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Questions for BruceWhy Aren’t My Dubia Roaches Breeding? Kelly from Mayfield Heights, Ohio, asked: “It has been about one month since I started my Dubia roach colony, but I am still not seeing any signs of breeding or noticing any new nymphs in the enclosure. I am worried something might be wrong with my roaches. Do you have any ideas as to why my roaches aren’t breeding?” Bruce’s Answer: “Thanks for your question, Kelly! Many breeders who start a Dubia roach colony are anxious to see the fi …

How to Care for Black Cleaner BeetlesPut These Cleaner Crews to Work in Your Dubia Roach Colony If you  manage a Dubia roach colony, you likely know the benefits of black cleaner beetles (also known as alphitobius diaperinus or buffalo beetles). These insects serve as a cleaner crew for your colony, safely living among your Dubia roaches. They eat dead roaches and help with other problems like mold, fungi, mites, and flies. If cared for properly, black cleaner beetles will prolong th …

Our Proven Tips and Advice Many reptile owners think about starting their own Dubia roach colony. After all, if you can sustainably raise your roaches to breed and repopulate, you can save on the expense of ordering feeder insects. Keep in mind that starting and successfully maintaining a Dubia roach colony is not necessarily easy. It takes some solid planning, realistic expectations, and ongoing maintenance, but it can be very rewarding as well as cost effective.Initial Planning: Make Your …