From time to time, beekeepers need to requeen their hives to keep them running. The requeening process requires skills, adequate planning, and careful management. However, beginners may lack the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the process. Therefore, they inquire from experienced beekeepers and professionals to quickly and successfully carry out the task. One … Read more
Over the past 10 years, people have discovered that insects are good and reliable sources of nutrients and healthy food with high proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fiber content. This has made most people seek knowledge on nutritious and non-harmful insects to feed on. Mealworms are among the insects that people are researching whether they … Read more
Silk is among the most luxurious and expensive fabrics globally. It originates from the cocoon of silkworms, Bombyx mori and is well-known for its smooth and slippery texture. Currently, people have commercialized the practice of keeping silkworms for silk. However, the majority of the individuals do not clearly understand how silkworms make silk. Also, some fail to understand which … Read more
Bees are essential insects in the ecosystem. Almost 90% of the globally produced food primarily depends on bees for pollination. Also, bees’ products, including wax and honey, contribute a lot to our health and living standards. However, despite the number of benefits bees bring to us and the ecosystem, we may often need to get … Read more
Hornworms are among the most nutritious feeder insects preferred by pet lovers. However, determining the correct quantity of hornworms to feed bearded dragons depends on various factors such as the age and activity levels of the bearded dragons. Also, most individuals are not aware of hornworms’ nutrient composition, which can be too risky as it can pose … Read more
Also known as Guyana orange spotted cockroaches, dubia roaches are popular feeder insects. Animals prefer the highly-nutritious dubia roaches. Individual pet owners often buy them from various suppliers who deliver them in constant quantities at excruciating prices. Therefore, many pet owners are thinking about how to breed dubia roaches on their own, while others aim … 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. A 10 frame Langstroth hive has dimensions of 19.875” x 16” x 5.875” (L x W x H), 19.875” x 16” x 6.625”, and 19.875” x 16” x 9.625” for the shallow, medium and deep hives. For an 8 … Read more
Waxworms are easily accessible feeder insects that nourish our beloved reptiles and are commonly used for fishing. In addition, waxworms produce the silk used in biological treatments to control pollution. Therefore, the multipurpose feeder insect benefits you and your pet. However, many people fail to understand the science behind waxworms and what they turn into. … Read more
Have you been dreaming on how to start a successful cricket farm? Establishing a cricket farm is ideal to ensure cheap and nutritious food for your pet reptiles, including bearded dragons, lizards, geckos, frogs, fish, and spiders that enjoy eating crickets. Create a cricket farm by preparing their homes, buying the crickets, feeding them, creating … 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