Also known as Guyana orange spotted cockroaches, Dubia roaches are popular feeder insects. Pet animals like them, and you can buy them from most feeder insect stores. However, they’re not cheap, especially when you have lots of pets to feed. You may consider raising them, which isn’t as hard as you might think. I have … Read more
There are various beehive dimensions that manufacturers use when making beehive bodies. These dimensions make slight differences that cannot be easily noticed. This implies that you can use multiple brands of beehives together. The solution to this is the Lnastroth beehive which has mostly standard dimensions worldwide. This means that you can replace and mix … Read more
Waxworms are easily accessible feeder insects that nourish our beloved reptiles. They are commonly used for fishing. They produce the silk used in biological treatments to control pollution. Therefore, the multipurpose feeder insect benefits you and your pet. However, not many understand the science behind waxworms and what they turn into. Waxworms are the larvae … Read more
Crickets provide cheap and nutritious food for your pet reptiles, including bearded dragons, lizards, geckos, frogs, fish, and spiders. They’re quite affordable, but you can also start your own cricket farm to reap the benefits. Having worked with many insect farmers and raised a small colony of crickets for my fish, I can attest to … Read more
A correct diet for your pet chameleons composed of vitamins and minerals assures a healthy pet. Various insects fed to your chameleons provide nutritional value, enhancing their health. However, most people constantly find multiple alternatives for the chameleon’s diet, such as superworms. Veiled chameleons eat superworms which are a good source of nutrients. However, the … Read more
As pet lovers, we always aim to keep them healthy and happy. Some pets, such as bearded dragons, lizards, and geckos, require a high protein intake for survival. Others, such as ducks and chickens, need the high proteins during stressful times and occasional treats readily found in mealworms. Mealworms can be easily bred to benefit … Read more
Bearded dragon owners mainly feed their loved reptile pets on insects and grubs. Their high composition of proteins, minerals, and vitamins adds value to their diet. But are mealworms also suitable for bearded dragons? Do they have any harm, what are their benefits, or is there the right amount to feed the beardie? This is what … Read more
Commonly known as beardies, bearded dragons are among the most-loved omnivorous pets around the world. They feed on flowers, fruits, leaves, and rodents occasionally. Silkworms are another alternative that can hugely improve the diet of your bearded dragons. Bearded dragons eat silkworms no matter their age. Silkworms are high-nutritional insects rich in moisture, calcium, and protein that bearded … Read more
You park your car. As you disembark, an insect flies right in front of you. You ignore it because you think it’s a normal fly. But when a second and a third fly by, you throw off everything on your hands. A swarm of bees is resting on the edge of your roof! If bees … Read more
It’s spring again, and you can’t help noticing the large black bees buzzing and hovering around your deck. These are carpenter bees. Most probably, it’s the female looking for a new location to lay eggs, and if not, then it’s a male checking out a suitable female for mating. Use vinegar, citrus oil, essential oils, and … Read more