On Sat, 3 Sep 1994, Ferret Mailing List wrote:
> Howdy!
>
> I need some help with a buggy problem.  There are bugs in allof my litter
> boxes.  They are small and brown, somewhat beetle-ish, with wings.  They are
> *not* fleas--too large, and none on any of the animals.  They are also not
> roaches--way too small, and they hop.
>
> I keep the boxes clean, use scoopable litter, and scoop out the wastethree or
> four times per week.  I have cleaned all of the boxes, but they keep coming
> back.  Again, they are only in the litter boxes and the carpet surrounding
> them.
 
> Thanks in advance,
> Kelly and Michael, and the Bugged Furry Family
 
I have the same problem. I first discovered them last summer, when we had
a real bad case. This year I've kept an eye out for them, and when I
first noticed them cleaned out both my cages entirely.
 
I did notice that they were breeding in the *bottom* of the cage. We have
wire cages with wire flooring with a metal pan underneath, and in the
course of eating (and rearranging food) the ferrets had managed to knock
a considerable amount of food into the bottom, where I discovered the
tiny baby bugs.
 
I also use the scoopable litter -- does anyone think this is the problem?
 
Any help for us bug-infested households is welcome.
 
Amy and Dave (with their gaggle of giggling ferrets)
 
[Posted in FML issue 0940]