Bugs in Roach deli cup
Large (20 to 25mm) Dubia Roaches
When I got my delivery and opened the box I noticed a small bug in with my dubia roaches. I assumed it was just a smaller nymph that got in with them, but when I moved the roaches into a new container to inspect them I noticed that it was a completely different species than the roaches I ordered. It looks like it could be some kind of beetle. I am a bit shocked and put off by this. There is nowhere in the product description that it would provide information on any possible cleaner bugs that may end up with my order. If it's not some kind of cleanup crew then I am even more upset. Is this bug/beetle something that is kept with the roaches or is it some kind of cross-contamination that happened? What is this bug, if you know? Is this something that you keep/sell? Should I be worried about it? On top of everything, this site will not allow me to upload pictures. I'm very frustrated.
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Open Oct 20, 2022 - 04:34 PM
Roaches, Shipping, Cleaner Crew, Website Questions
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Oct 20, 2022 - 05:10 PM
Hi Roxanne! It is very likely it was a cleaner crew but I'm going to email you now to be certain. The best way to get a response is to either:
1. Email: support@rainbowmealworms.net
2. Text: (480) 409-2347
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Large (20 to 25mm) Dubia Roaches
Large Dubia Roaches Blaptica dubia CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO FLORIDA For live delivery guarantee: if your temps are below 45 or above 85° the "Hold for Pickup" button must be checked above! DESCRIPTION Pre-adult 20 - 25mm long roaches Dubia roaches are also known as orange-spotted roache...
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"You have found the larvae of a cleaner crew called "Buffalo Beetles" (Alphitobius diaperinus).
We are chemical-free and use them as a biological method of keeping our bins free of detritus or decaying vegetation and dead insects. They keep our colonies thriving by preventing bacterial or fungal contamination that might otherwise occur.
They are also widely used in the reptile industry as many people who breed insects for their use buy from us in the thousands to help keep colonies free of dead insects.
Buffalo Beetles
We are incredibly proud that we don't use chemicals to raise our feeders (many people choose to eat them!). So we have two employees whose sole job it is to manually remove these beetles and larvae from our bins sorted for shipment using a wet/dry vacuum with a tiny hose attached. Because we are chemical-free, we get the occasional order with some larvae or beetles.
They are entirely harmless; many animals will enjoy eating the beetle's larvae just as much as they enjoy the feeder insects. If you are concerned, they are easy to identify and pick out. They are considered harmless and, interestingly enough, are used in museums and by taxidermists across the country to clean skeletons.
If you or your animals are opposed to them, you can let us know when you order to double-check that all Buffalo larvae are handpicked out before packaging, and we will be pleased to oblige.
Thank you so much; sorry for the little stowaways!
Sincerely,
Customer Support"
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