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Ontario Invert Farm EVERYTHING BUT CRICKETS! The Ontario Invert Farm is Canada's top pick for alt feeders and invert pets

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09/07/2026

From caterpillar to butterfly. šŸ›šŸ¦‹

This male Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) was one of four I raised from very young caterpillars this summer.

After weeks of feeding, growing, molting, pupating, and finally emerging as an adult, there was only one thing left to do: let him go.

He was remarkably calm during handling and spent some time perched on my hand before finally taking flight.

One of the best parts of raising native insects is getting to watch the entire life cycle unfold, then seeing them return to the wild where they belong.

Safe travels, little one. šŸ–¤šŸ’›

09/01/2026

Getting the moisture right is one of the keys to properly fermenting flake soil. šŸ‚

Hereā€™s a quick hands-on test: squeeze a handful. It should hold together in a clump, but break apart easily when disturbed. If water drips out when squeezed, itā€™s too wet.

šŸŒ± Bugmanā€™s Tip: Flake soil should always CLUMP, but never DRIP!

07/08/2026

šŸ¦‹ Butterfly House | Episode 1 (Teaser)

Welcome to the Butterfly House!

This new project follows the creation of a living butterfly habitat here at Ontario Invert Farm.

The first residents are Painted Ladies, with live nectar plants, feeding stations, and more additions planned as the enclosure develops.

This is only the beginning. Over the coming weeks I'll be documenting the enclosure as it matures and, hopefully, raising the next generation right here in the Butterfly House.

I'd love to hear what native butterfly species you'd like to see featured in future episodes!

šŸ¦‹ Ontario Invert Farm

07/08/2026

šŸ¦‹ Butterfly House | Episode 1

The Butterfly House is officially open!

Painted Ladies have moved into their new home, complete with live nectar plants, natural perches, and feeding stations.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as the enclosure grows and new species are added.

šŸ•·ļø Quality control isnā€™t optional here.This is Shelob ā€”one of our in-house product testing teamAnd since this lady just ...
03/31/2026

šŸ•·ļø Quality control isnā€™t optional here.

This is Shelob ā€”
one of our in-house product testing team

And since this lady just moltedā€¦
we had to show her off looking fresh šŸ˜

If feeders donā€™t performā€¦
she lets us know.
Fast.

Thatā€™s why we only offer
strong, healthy, proven colonies.

Because if it doesnā€™t meet our standardsā€”
it doesnā€™t go out.

Ontario Invert Farm

03/29/2026

šŸŖ² THEYā€™RE BACK!

After months off the marketā€¦
our dermestid colonies have fully recovered

Last year we hit some production issues, so we pulled them.
If itā€™s not up to standard, it doesnā€™t go out.

Now?
Stronger colonies. Better performance. Back in stock.

šŸ”„ 10% OFF until end of April šŸ”„

Perfect for:
Skull cleaning ā€¢ Specimen prep ā€¢ Colony building

šŸ“© DM to order or for details

Ontario Invert Farm

03/11/2026

A side by side look at nymphs of both purebred varieties of discoid roaches raised at the Ontario Invert Farm: Banana Bay and Redlands.

Can you see any difference?

Had some hermit flower beetles (Osmoderma) merge early from pupation.In the wild these beetles feed on sap flows but in ...
02/16/2026

Had some hermit flower beetles (Osmoderma) merge early from pupation.

In the wild these beetles feed on sap flows but in captivity can be fed bananas, apple, and other fruits as adults. Their grubs grow in decaying wood and are easily reared on flake soil.

02/05/2026

This video chronicles the next step in the Mulberry Adventures: sifting!

Once you've ground down your dried mulberry leaves, it is important that you sift it through a strainer to remove most of the twigs and sticks present. Small amounts of petiole (leaf stem) are tolerable and act as a source of necessary source of fiber. Too many stems & twigs means your silkworms are unable to eat or digest the diet.

01/29/2026

A look at some Banana Bay Discoids feeding on pieces of clementine. It is important to provide a quality diet to your feeders and roaches are no different.

Ideally a good diet for these roaches comprises predominantly of produce. The list of accepted food items is long; apple, melons, citrus, berries, dark leafy greens, peppers, cucumber, carrots, and much more. Just remember to only offer as much as the colony can consume in a reasonable space of time and remove excess before it molds!

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