DynastesDee Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hi everyone, my local ace hardware store ran out of Traeger oak pellets. Are there any other good brands that I can use for my beetles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKim Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Yea, they recently stopped carrying Traeger Grills Oak, so I actually drove around my town to buy all the left over. 🤣🤣 They told me Lowe's carry them time to time, so that's my only hope after 8 bags... I have an experience of using non-oak, like mesquite, which worked okay. Hickory or Pecan doesn't seem to ferment properly good enough. Hickory seemed hard to retain moisture. Somewhat drooling, but substrate was felt like not getting wet... Post Oak needed a lot of work, as Post Oak itself is known to not decade, which is why it is used for furnitures... So far, Mesquite was the best alternative I ever had than oak. Mesquite worked pretty okay for me. Able to got eggs from various scarab species, reared, reached adulthood without any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Well, if that’s the only brand that’s safe to use. I’ll just Have to use mesquite pellets. Unless if they sell maple pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlesforlife3 Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 You can also order off of Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Moth Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I have found them at Home Depo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 On Amazon Traeger oak pellets cost $44 witch is a lot more than I would like to spend. I will also check Home Depo if they have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I have used Lumber Jack Oak Pellets and Traeger Oak pellets for years and they seem about the same. You can get Lumber Jack Oak pellets on Amazon. Lumber Jack 20-Pound Bag, 100% Oak Wood BBQ Grilling Pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Thank you Garin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Disk's sporting goods also carries it online. Its only $15 but shipping is $10 per bag, so it comes out to $25. Home Depot sells Traeger for $18.99 but not all the stores have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Ok, good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarm Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 How do Maple and Cherry work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I've used random "Hardwood Pellets" for years with good luck, however I've never had the chance to compare to oak because I've never seen oak pellets at the local Lowes, Ace, Home Depot, Farmer's Supply, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I just ordered a few campchef oak from HD but it will take me a long time to see if it is better or worse. The problem with general hardwood is some work better than others but by the time I figure out one is great they're selling a different brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Ok, let everyone know how well it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Moth Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 WHOLESALE FOOD AND RESTAURANT SUPPLIES https://www.chefstore.com/locations/store/seattle-549/ Saw these low prices at a local store. But I haven't tested it. $6.99 for 20 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Great price, I hope it gets tested soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 The problem with the $6.99 mesquite bbq pellets is that it has a high shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Yeah, I wish the shipping was cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Moth Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 6:07 PM, Dynastes TItyus hunter said: The problem with the $6.99 mesquite bbq pellets is that it has a high shipping. Thats a store that I can goto so no shipping cost. You can try to find your local wholesale grocery suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Moth Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Not sure what type of hardwood theses are but look at the price. $5.79 for 40lbs. Can be pickup at Lowe's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 10:58 PM, Fire Moth said: Not sure what type of hardwood theses are but look at the price. $5.79 for 40lbs. Can be pickup at Lowe's Those are fuel pellets, not grill pellets - that's why the price is so low. I wouldn't risk using them for making substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Moth Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 9:53 PM, Goliathus said: Those are fuel pellets, not grill pellets - that's why the price is so low. I wouldn't risk using them for making substrate. Thanks for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 12:32 AM, Fire Moth said: Thanks for the information The thing about grill pellets is that they're "food grade" - since they're intended for cooking rather than heating, they don't have the potential for any harmful impurities. Some varieties of fuel pellets might possibly be free of contaminants, but it's almost impossible to know. In any case, fuel pellets might also contain some percentage of coniferous wood such as pine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastesDee Posted November 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Are Bear Mountain oak pellets good for flake soil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachB Posted December 25, 2023 Report Share Posted December 25, 2023 I use Bear Mountain oak pellets. It's relatively inexpensive for a 20Ib bag. The quality is fantastic, too. I buy it off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07NHZ57MF/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2LA3R74TUKXEY&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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