Larder beetle

Larder beetles can be used to clean skulls and skeletons without the bones disintegrating. Dermestid beetles are easy to keep but require regular monitoring and care. Since this species needs a relatively high temperature for reproduction, an undesirable spread in work and storage rooms is practically impossible.

Housing: The larder beetles are kept in an all-glass terrarium (no silicone joints!) or polystyrene. Polystyrene transport terrariums are well suited. The larvae cannot climb up the smooth walls, and the mesh cover prevents the beetles (which are extremely reluctant to fly) from flying out. A temperature of 25-45°C is very important. A terrarium heater under the breeding container can ensure a constant temperature. Dry food for young cats (e.g., IAMS-Kitten brand) has proven to be an excellent substrate in the terrarium. Furthermore, it is very important for reproduction to constantly provide water to the beetles and larvae. See the product AQUA-GEL for this.

consists of approx. 500 ml of dry cat food with hundreds of beetles and larvae at all stages, as well as eggs laid in the dry cat food. The beetles are well packed in a transport box and shipped.