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.
Dubia Roach How-To Guides
Our complete list of "how-to" articles and posts ranging from gut-loading Dubia roaches for maximum nutrition for the animals that eat them to nutritional strategies to maximizing Dubia roach health for breeding. If you're wondering how to do something relating to Dubia roaches, chances are you'll find it here.
Dubia Roach Gut Loading Guide
Dubia roaches are arguably the most nutritious feeder insect, but does that mean you don’t ever have to gutload again? The answer is no! Most captive animals benefit from gut-loaded feeders – even Dubias roaches. Find out why, get practical gut-loading tips, and find out which gutloads are best to avoid.
Roach Chow Tweaks: Enhancing Nutrition
Dry roach chow offers convenience for roachkeepers, but is it the ideal food for dubia roaches? Can you raise nutritious feeders on dry roach chow alone? This guide provides information about how to tweak your roach chow to increase its nutritional value – both for your roaches and for the animals that feed on them.
Roach Chow Feeding Instructions
This article provides basic instructions for feeding dry roach chow to tropical roaches, including Dubia. Learn basic feeding techniques, including how to provide dry roach chow in the dark, warm, and humid environments common to tropical roach colonies in a way that minimizes the risk of food-related problems.
How to Care for Dermestid Beetle Cleaner Crews
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 Die-Off
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.
