Turkestan cockroaches, 25 pcs

Turkestan cockroaches are feeder insects for ants that need protein food. Each pack contains 25 cockroaches, allowing you to select insects for individual feedings and adjust portions to the size of your colony.

Feeding with fewer leftovers

For a small colony, offer a freshly killed cockroach or part of one. A cut gives workers easier access to the soft tissues and helps you prepare a portion they can handle. There is no need to offer the entire pack at once.

Use a separate feeding dish or an accessible area of the outworld. Watch the ants’ response and remove uneaten food promptly: leftovers are a useful sign that a serving may be too large. Protein needs vary between colonies, so let your own ants’ feeding activity guide you.

Keeping feeder insects

Keep Turkestan cockroaches apart from the ant farm in a ventilated container with a secure lid. Smooth sides make them easier to contain, but the container should still close securely rather than be left open.

The 25-count pack lets you add feeder insects to the colony’s diet without buying a large batch. For Messor, these feedings complement the usual seed-based diet.