Episode 22: Ontario Invert Farm

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Jordan from Ontario Invert Farm joins the Frograck Podcast to discus culturing insect feeders.

Our conversation covers the topics of feeder insects and nutrition, as well as bioactive terrariums and the role of invertebrates within them. The discussion delves into the importance of providing varied and nutritious feeder insects for captive amphibians, as well as the significance of invertebrates in maintaining a bioactive terrarium environment. The conversation covers a range of topics related to the breeding and culturing of feeder insects, including roaches, peanut beetles, and mantid ootheca. It also delves into the domestication and selective breeding of silkworms, as well as the role of mulberry trees in supporting the silkworm industry. The chapters explore the environmental conditions required for successful breeding, the mistakes in using feeder insects in bioactive setups, and the specific methods for culturing different species of roaches. It also explores the process of silkworm husbandry, covering the various life stages and care requirements.

Takeaways

• Feeder Insects and Nutrition
• Bioactive Terrariums and Invertebrates Feeder insects require specific environmental conditions for successful breeding and maintenance.
• The domestication and selective breeding of insects, such as silkworms, have led to significant changes in their behavior and physiology. Invasive species impact ecosystems
• Silkworm husbandry and life stages

Chapters

• 00:00 Feeder Insects and Nutrition
• 16:51 Bioactive Terrariums and Invertebrates
• 40:52 Roach Breeding and Environmental Conditions
• 52:44 Culturing Discoid Roaches
• 01:00:11 Culturing Peanut Beetles
• 01:05:55 Hatching Mantid Ootheca and Cold Dormancy
• 01:14:06 Domestication and Selective Breeding of Silkworms
• 01:22:00 Mulberry Trees and Silkworms
• 01:39:56 Silkworm Husbandry and Life Stages