MrLundScience | Raising Monarchs - How To Euthanize (Help The Monarch Butterfly) @MrLundScience | Uploaded 6 years ago | Updated 12 minutes ago
I've resisted making this video for a while now. However, euthanization of Monarch butterflies is in some cases a necessary procedure to perform. There have been multiple requests for a video on the best method to perform in this, and thus, I wanted to equip those who feel it is a preferred option with an example of how to do it. This could be referred to the "envelope and freezer" method, though other containers beyond just an envelope can work. I certainly hope that this remains a rare enough situation that you don't need to perform this, but again, there may be times for it, and things like this are a bit easier to do if we've had some coaching. Still, it will remain my least favorite video to have made.
If you are new to this series, I highly recommend checking out the "core" of Raising Monarchs, Parts 1 - 5, which shows in detail, how I raise Monarchs from egg to adult, and how you can too with essentially zero cost using household items.
Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series:
youtube.com/watch?v=_I5F4AHyQHs&list=PLIJYERWSMyVrOpgo-TVIgWRFKARuT7ImT
How to make a proper honey/water solution and feed adult Monarchs (or any butterfly):
"How To Feed Adults" - youtu.be/CAks8lJ9SDY
Issues that can occur with the chrysalis:
"Chrysalis Issues" - youtu.be/wB8udbV3kOY
Options for when an adult can not successfully fly:
"When Adults Can't Fly" - youtu.be/XfuTlASal_U
What the experts have to say about OE Parasites and when to euthanize:
"Should We Euthanize" - youtu.be/5WEewtof3w8
Discussion on the life cycle of OE Parasites and how they affect the Monarch Butterflies:
"What Are OE Parasites?" - youtu.be/kkZTfeFVMiE
I've resisted making this video for a while now. However, euthanization of Monarch butterflies is in some cases a necessary procedure to perform. There have been multiple requests for a video on the best method to perform in this, and thus, I wanted to equip those who feel it is a preferred option with an example of how to do it. This could be referred to the "envelope and freezer" method, though other containers beyond just an envelope can work. I certainly hope that this remains a rare enough situation that you don't need to perform this, but again, there may be times for it, and things like this are a bit easier to do if we've had some coaching. Still, it will remain my least favorite video to have made.
If you are new to this series, I highly recommend checking out the "core" of Raising Monarchs, Parts 1 - 5, which shows in detail, how I raise Monarchs from egg to adult, and how you can too with essentially zero cost using household items.
Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series:
youtube.com/watch?v=_I5F4AHyQHs&list=PLIJYERWSMyVrOpgo-TVIgWRFKARuT7ImT
How to make a proper honey/water solution and feed adult Monarchs (or any butterfly):
"How To Feed Adults" - youtu.be/CAks8lJ9SDY
Issues that can occur with the chrysalis:
"Chrysalis Issues" - youtu.be/wB8udbV3kOY
Options for when an adult can not successfully fly:
"When Adults Can't Fly" - youtu.be/XfuTlASal_U
What the experts have to say about OE Parasites and when to euthanize:
"Should We Euthanize" - youtu.be/5WEewtof3w8
Discussion on the life cycle of OE Parasites and how they affect the Monarch Butterflies:
"What Are OE Parasites?" - youtu.be/kkZTfeFVMiE
