Start a renewable live feeder source for your ants. Our Peanut Beetle Culture contains small peanut beetles and larvae that can be maintained at home and used as a convenient protein source for growing colonies.

Peanut beetle larvae are commonly used as feeders for small pets, while adult beetles are typically kept as the breeding stock rather than used as feeders. 

This culture is a great option for ant keepers who want a low-maintenance way to produce small, soft-bodied feeders over time (perfect for feeding founding/test tube colonies). Once established, the culture can continue producing larvae, making it useful for feeding smaller colonies, picky species, or colonies that need more frequent protein offerings. The feeders can be kept/raised right in the shipped container (until they out grow it), as long as good ventilation is provided. 

Features:

• Live peanut beetle culture for producing feeder larvae
• Useful protein source for ants and other small insect-eating pets
• Small larvae are easier for many ant colonies to process
• Can be maintained long-term with simple dry food and moisture sources
• Great for beginner keepers who want a renewable feeder option
• fast growing & almost 0 maintenance feeders
  

Use note: Feed the larvae, not the adult beetles. Keep the culture warm, dry, and well-ventilated, and provide a small moisture source such as potato or vegetable pieces as needed. Peanut beetle cultures are commonly maintained with dry grain/bran-style substrate, unsalted peanuts, and a small moisture source.