Premium Wood Excelsior for Fruit Fly Cultures – Natural Wood Wool (1 Gallon Bag)

Upgrade Your Culturing Success with Natural Wood Excelsior

Are you tired of fruit fly cultures collapsing or becoming a soggy mess? Our Premium Wood Excelsior is the industry standard for hobbyists and professional breeders alike. This 1-gallon bag provides the perfect surface area and structural support for high-yield fruit fly production.

Why Choose Our Excelsior?

Maximum Surface Area: Provides ample space for flies to land, mate, and pupate, significantly increasing your culture's yield.

Superior Moisture Control: Unlike plastic mesh, natural wood fibers help wick away excess condensation, preventing "drown-outs" and keeping your media stable.

All-Natural & Chemical Free: 100% natural wood wool that is safe for sensitive dart frogs, reptiles, and mantis feeders.

Easy to Portion: Our 1-gallon bag is pre-lofted and easy to pull apart, making it simple to fill multiple 32oz or 16oz culture deli cups without the mess of a massive bale.

Perfect For:

Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila hydei cultures.

Bedding for small invertebrates.

Naturalistic terrarium accents.

Eco-friendly protective packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cultures can I make with one gallon? Typically, one 1-gallon bag can yield enough material for 8–13 standard 32oz fruit fly culture cups, depending on how densely you pack them.

Is this wood treated with chemicals? No. Our excelsior is 100% natural wood, free from dyes, chemicals, or fragrances, ensuring it is safe for your feeders and your pets.

Does it mold easily? Wood excelsior is naturally resistant to mold; however, we recommend using a high-quality culture media with a mold inhibitor (like methylparaben) for the best results.

Can I reuse the excelsior? For sanitary reasons and to prevent cross-contamination or mite outbreaks, we recommend using fresh excelsior for every new culture.