BEETLES LIKE SALMON TOO

Dermestids feed on fish as well as meat.

The Bugs have cleaned a salmon carcass today. Those bones are beautiful, I need to clean and bleach them and make something! Today I tossed in half a salmon head into the box. We will see how they manage that - if they manage the skin I may put in a whole head

 I've seen salmon skeletons that are a work of art!

I did some searching for information again today.....there is so little real information out there. Mostly just sales stuff...simple information with nothing or real value. Such a shame. Soon others may find more information and help raising Dermestid beetles.

More tomorrow.

LARGE BEETLE COLONY WILL BE LISTED FOR SALE IN AUGUST

Dermestid beetles are the real flesh eating bug!

I think I am going to sell a complete large colony soon.

 I seem to have an over abundance of Bugs. 

That is a good thing but who needs three large colonies and small starter one. One thing is for sure I love that all the hard work and studying is now paying off.

My colonies are moving  into a growth phase. I've been working to raise numbers and it seems to have beeñ a success, looks like I've  had a huge jump in surviving pupae this month. Which in turn has provided more adults than I have ever seen before. I'll try to get a picture soon- knowledge is great!

Flesh-eating-beetles are kewl

Dermestid Beetles - The Bone Cleaners

Many people raise dermestid beetles, some sell small starter colonies, others use them to clean skulls and bones. They are a source of income to these folks.

The interesting thing is most hobbiest and a lot of the small businesses really do not have any inkling on what the colonies are capable of.

I started three colonies last year.  Today any one of those colonies those can clean a deer head in less than 2 days. Not bad from a start of less than 700 dermestids per box.  I researched the insects for about two years before taking the big step and buying them.  I've used the information that was dug out of every paper and book I could find to raise these critters.

I am quite pleased at the results so far...and hopeful that things continue.