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.
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.
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