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Information About Dubia Roach Colonies

Captive roach colonies require certain maintenance and care to thrive. Learn how to build, support, and maintain the social and spacial enclave we call a colony, and how to cultivate one of your own by breeding.

Rid a Dubia Roach Colony of Mites

Last Updated March 1, 2020 22 Tags: colony, dubia roach care, how-to

Clean Dubia Roach Colony

Roaches are naturally associated with mites in the wild, and the relationship is usually symbiotic. However, mite infestation of a captive Dubia roach colony is a very different situation. It can potentially be a very serious problem that needs to be addressed quickly to avoid loss. Learn how to rid a Dubia colony of mites in 7 steps.

Should I Use Dermestid Beetles in My Dubia Roach Colony?

Last Updated June 30, 2019 42 Tags: cleaner crews, colony, dubia roach care, faq

Dermestid Beetle and Larvae

Cleaner crews are generally considered a necessity for Dubia roach colonies. And the larger the colony, the more necessary they become. This article discusses the benefits and costs of adding Dermestid beetle cleaner crews to your Dubia colony. We updated it to include information about lesser mealworm cleaners.

How Many Dubia Roaches Are Needed to Start a Colony?

Last Updated April 13, 2019 33 Tags: breeding, colony, faq, growth

Mass of Dubia roaches

One of our most common question is “How many Dubia roaches do I need to start a colony”. The answer is simple, with the right information. Where you start depends on what you want from your Dubia colony, and when you want it. You’ll also need the Dubia roach growth rate, which you will find in this article.

How to Care for Dermestid Beetle Cleaner Crews

Last Updated May 6, 2019 20 Tags: cleaner crews, colony, how-to

Cleaner crews in a cup

Adding certain insects to Dubia roach colonies as cleaner crews can be simple, easy, and effective. But there are a few things you should know to ensure harmony and success. This article provides instructions for using Dermestid beetles and larvae as cleaner crews in a Dubia (or any other) roach colony.

Dubia Roach Growth Rate: Measuring Results

Last Updated July 15, 2019 9 Tags: breeding, colony, growth

Dubia roach growth rate chart

For Dubia roach breeding projects, knowing a little about how fast Dubia roaches are supposed to grow can save time and even help identify problems that may have otherwise gone undetected. This comes in handy at every stage – from planning and development to existing colony maintenance.

Dubia Roach Die-Off

Last Updated May 6, 2019 15 Tags: breeding, colony, dubia roach care, how-to

Dead dubia roach

How to stop a die off fast before it destroys your entire Dubia roach breeding colony. This in-depth guide helps you figure out the cause, take action to stop the decline, and decide what steps to take to prevent it from ever happening again. Dubia roach die-offs are common, but they can be managed.

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