Lord of the Flies – Page 2 – Louis T. Getterman IV

Tools needed

Eye protection
Ear protection
Breathing protection (your COVID face mask should suffice)
Ratcheting PVC Cutter capable of cutting 1″ pipe
- I used a Husky 2 in. Ratcheting PVC Cutter.
Dremel
- I used a 3000 Series 1.2 Amp Variable Speed Corded Rotary Tool Kit with an EZ544 1-1/2″ Cutting Wheel.
Power drill and bits
- I used the Ryobi Drill and Drive Kit (90-Piece).
  - 1/16″ bit — used for making a water drainage pipe at the base of the bin.
  - 1.25″ hole saw bit — used for creating holes for the pipes.
Tape measure
10 oz caulk gun and silicone.
- I used a generic one with a 10 oz. GE silicone tube. Cheap caulk guns are around $5, although you may be able to forgo these two with a 3 oz. caulk tube.
Scissors
Sharpie / Marker
Shop Vacuum

Rubber Mallet
- Used for gently hammering PVC pipe into attachments. My cuts were based on 1″ attachment depth when interlocking the pieces, I connected these by hand, and so that I could detach or move them if I needed to.
Empty Costco orange juice bottle (Item #1073013)
- It fits perfectly around the bin’s 1″ diameter exit pipe for catching larvae that have hit the pupa stage and are looking to burrow into the soil to pupate for 2–3 weeks.
Bricks
- You’ll need at least 4 bricks for the bin, and if you’re collecting pupa in a bottle, consider keeping the bottle at a lower level. I use 12 bricks to hold my bin above the ground (3 bricks per corner), and 2 bricks to hold an empty orange juice bottle one level lower.