Keep Bean Beetle Cultures in temperatures between 75°F and 85°F. Keep at a humidity level around 50%. 

Bean beetles feed on black eye peas, that are high in protein, fiber, iron, calcium and even contain some vitamin A. They make great snacks for dart frogs and other herps that appreciate smaller prey. Each culture will produce hundreds of beetles over several weeks.

How do I collect bean beetles from the culture?

Bean beetles like to climb. Insert a piece of paper towel, coffee filter, or cardboard tube in the culture. Once it is covered with beetles, remove it and shake the beetles off into a feeding cup.

Why are there no beetles visible in the culture?

We ship the cultures after the first generation of adult beetles have died off and eggs have been laid on the beans. New beetles will hatch out within 2 weeks, if not sooner.

How long will the bean beetle culture last?

Each bean beetle culture will produce beetles for several weeks after you receive it.

Where can I have bean beetles shipped to?

Bean beetles are considered a crop pest in the United States, and are regulated by the USDA. Josh's Frogs has the proper permits in place to ship bean beetles to most states. We cannot ship bean beetles to Utah and Hawaii. 

For more information about Callosobruchus maculatus, please read our blog on Bean Beetle Care and Culture.