Although they are relatively simple to catch, roaches are probably not a reptile’s first food choice. But can or do geckos eat cockroaches? Geckos and other reptiles can gladly eat a variety of live insects without issues. Yes, geckos can consume cockroaches. However, doing so can be dangerous if cockroaches are the common household variety. … Read more
Dubia roaches and mealworms are bred for their nutritional value and protein content and serve as bait or feed for domestic reptiles, fish, birds, and even dogs. Both mealworms and Dubia roaches are omnivores that feed on rotting fruit, vegetables, leaves, and other matter they may find on the forest floor. They are symbiotic when … Read more
Your dog just ate a cockroach scurrying across the floor. You may be feeling disgusted. But are cockroaches edible to dogs? Should you be alarmed that your dog may have eaten a cockroach? What should you do? Roaches are not poisonous. But, if your dog eats them, they frequently contain parasites and diseases that might … Read more
You wake up to grab a snack in the middle of the night and turn on the light, but the sight that meets your eyes is not what you anticipated. Roaches scramble to hide and you lose your appetite. But then you’re in Florida, where the climate is most conducive for the roaches to thrive. … Read more
The sight of a cockroach is annoying for most people, and it gets worse when the roach flies toward you. So when it first happened to me, I was surprised to see it had two sets of wings, and only the hind ones flapped for it to fly around. While all roaches have wings, not … Read more
Anyone with a cat has probably seen their cat chase and devour a lot of bugs. Bugs appear to be a crunchy, delicious snack. Cats are recognized as excellent human pest controllers, but it can be a little frightening when your cat is hunting a giant spider that could be toxic or eating a cockroach. … Read more
When you think about it, roaches love vents, especially when the heater keeps them warm and comfy. Roaches are always looking for a way in, and this is an easy entry point because the air ducts inside connect to the vents on the outside of the house. Once entered, roaches may move unseen through the … Read more
Cockroaches prefer temperatures between 77-104°F (25-40°C) to survive. This is the average house temperature in the United States. Therefore, cockroaches will leave the premises if the temperature falls below 25 degrees in search of a warmer environment. As cold-blooded insects, cockroaches enter a hibernation-like state (diapause) when temperatures drop in the winter. Their growth stops, … Read more
Leopard gecko owners often seek the best feeder insects for their pet reptiles. Ranging from mealworms, and crickets, to dubia roaches, it is quite frustrating to find the perfect diet. With the rise in the popularity of dubia roaches as feeder insects, they’re a natural option. However, can leopard geckos eat dubia roaches? Keep reading … Read more
Discoid roaches aren’t the most common or popular feeding bugs, not because they’re poor feeder bugs. In truth, discoid roaches are simple to raise, have a lot of meat inside their thin shells, and reproduce easily in captivity. Discoid roaches require some heating for them to breed and grow properly. While they can breed at … Read more