{"product_id":"repashy-superfoods-bug-burger","title":"Repashy SuperFoods Bug Burger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRepashy Bug Burger — Complete Feeder Insect Diet \u0026amp; Gut-Loading Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepashy Bug Burger is a calcium-fortified gel premix designed as a complete diet for crickets, roaches, and other feeder insects — and a genuinely useful supplementary food for isopods, millipedes, and other detritivores. Made in the USA by Repashy Ventures, Bug Burger feeds AND hydrates simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate water sources in cricket and roach colonies. For invertebrate hobbyists keeping cleanup crew species, it's also one of the easiest ways to provide consistent calcium and nutrition without daily fresh food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 oz of powder makes approximately 1.25 lbs of finished gel — incredible value for the amount of food produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Bug Burger Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBug Burger has two main uses, and it does both well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Complete diet for feeder insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, mealworms, and other commonly-bred feeder insects need both food and water. Traditionally, this meant dry feed in one dish, water gel or a wet sponge in another, and constant maintenance to prevent mould and drowning. Bug Burger replaces both with a single product. The gel is around 75% water once made, so it hydrates and feeds in one step. No more soggy sponges, no more water gel crystals, no more drowning crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Gut-loading for nutritionally enhanced feeders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium-fortified at minimum 4%, plus a comprehensive vitamin and mineral package. Insects fed Bug Burger become walking calcium and nutrient delivery systems — when reptiles, amphibians, or other predators eat them, they consume the calcium and vitamins held in the insect's gut. This is gut-loading, and it's how serious herp keepers ensure their reptiles and amphibians get adequate nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. (Bonus) Supplementary feeding for isopods and detritivores.\u003c\/strong\u003e While not Bug Burger's primary purpose, it's also a useful supplementary food for detritivorous invertebrates. The plant-based formula, calcium fortification, and balanced vitamins translate well to isopod and millipede care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Repashy Bug Burger?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne product feeds and hydrates.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single biggest practical advantage. For anyone running a cricket or roach colony for feeders, this dramatically simplifies maintenance. Mix once, cut into cubes, drop a cube into the colony, leave for a few days, replace as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium fortified at 4% minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard cricket food has minimal calcium. Bug Burger has substantial calcium content built in, making the insects you feed to your reptiles or amphibians far more nutritious without needing to dust them with calcium powder before feeding (though dusting is still recommended for serious herp keepers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based, wholesome ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilized rice bran, corn meal, alfalfa leaf meal, brewer's dried yeast, dried kelp, ground flaxseed, dried watermelon, rose hips, cinnamon, hibiscus, marigold, paprika, turmeric. Closer to natural insect diets than highly processed feed pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarotenoid pigments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta carotene, paprika, turmeric, marigold and calendula flowers contribute natural carotenoids. These pass through to feeder insects and onwards to the animals consuming them — useful for reptiles where colour expression depends partly on carotenoid intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost-effective.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3oz tub makes 1.25lbs of finished gel. For cricket or roach colonies, this lasts a serious feeder operation for weeks. For invertebrate hobbyists using it as a supplement, a single tub can last months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong shelf life when prepared.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerator storage for up to 2 weeks, freezer for up to 6 months. Make a large batch, freeze portions individually, and pull out cubes as needed — much easier than daily fresh food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Animals Benefit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeder insect colonies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bug Burger's primary use case. Anyone breeding crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms, or other feeders for reptiles or amphibians benefits from the simplified maintenance and nutritional consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCockroaches as pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Species in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cockroaches-for-sale\"\u003ecockroach collection\u003c\/a\u003e readily consume Bug Burger as their primary food. For ornamental species kept as display animals (rather than as feeders), Bug Burger provides complete nutrition without the variability of fresh vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsopods.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and prolific species like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/porcellio-scaber-mix-isopods\"\u003ePorcellio scaber\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-orange-isopods\"\u003eGiant Orange (P. laevis)\u003c\/a\u003e respond well to Bug Burger as a supplementary food. The calcium content is particularly valuable for fast-breeding colonies where regular moulting demands consistent calcium availability. Premium species — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cubaris-isopods\"\u003eCubaris\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ardentiella-isopods\"\u003eArdentiella\u003c\/a\u003e, and others — also accept it readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMillipedes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger species in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millipedes-for-sale\"\u003emillipede collection\u003c\/a\u003e benefit from occasional Bug Burger as supplementary food, particularly for the calcium content. Place a small piece on the substrate; millipedes will graze on it over a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpringtails.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/springtails-for-sale\"\u003eSpringtail cultures\u003c\/a\u003e respond strongly to Bug Burger. Crumble a small piece on the substrate or sprinkle the dry powder; springtails will swarm to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBug Burger vs Morning Wood — Which to Use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/repashy-morning-wood\"\u003eRepashy Morning Wood\u003c\/a\u003e for your invertebrates, you might wonder whether Bug Burger is worth adding. Here's the difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed specifically for isopods, springtails, and detritivores. Higher fibre (50% max), 20% protein, formulated around cellulose-rich detritivore needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBug Burger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed primarily for feeder insects (crickets, roaches). Lower fibre (10% max), 13% protein, formulated for general insect nutrition with strong calcium fortification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pure isopod and millipede keeping, Morning Wood is the more biologically appropriate choice. For cockroach colonies, cricket and roach feeder breeding, or mixed setups where you want one supplement that works for both feeders AND cleanup crew, Bug Burger is more versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany serious keepers use both — Morning Wood for premium isopod colonies, Bug Burger for cockroach colonies and as a backup all-purpose food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard gel preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part powder with no more than 3 parts boiling water (using more water causes the gel to fail to set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir until smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into mould or container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet cool to room temperature until firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut into cubes, slabs, or shredded pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do NOT use more than 3 parts water — overhydration prevents the gel from setting properly. This is one of the few common preparation mistakes with Bug Burger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bug Burger can also be sprinkled as dry powder directly into colonies. Many cricket and roach keepers prefer this method because it's faster than gel preparation, though you'll then need to provide a separate water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat finished gel as fresh food. Refrigerator: up to 2 weeks. Freezer: up to 6 months. Many keepers prepare a large batch, freeze in cube-sized portions, and use as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeder colonies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace gel cubes every 2–3 days, or as soon as they show signs of drying out or being eaten down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet cockroaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice weekly as primary food, supplemented with fresh vegetables and protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsopods and millipedes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice weekly as a supplementary food, alongside their primary leaf litter and rotting wood diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpringtails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle small amounts as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilized Rice Bran, Corn Meal, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Alfalfa Leaf Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Seaweed Meal, Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Dried Kelp, Dried Watermelon, Rose Hips, Cinnamon, Hibiscus Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), plus a comprehensive chelated mineral package and vitamin supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: minimum 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat: minimum 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fibre: maximum 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: maximum 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh: maximum 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: minimum 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins:\u003c\/strong\u003e A, D3, E, C (as Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate), niacin, beta carotene, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, thiamine, folic acid, biotin, B-12, menadione.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper (all in chelated forms for improved bioavailability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Important Note on Primary Diet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're using Bug Burger as a supplement for isopods or millipedes, remember that these animals still need their primary diet of dried leaf litter and decayed wood. Bug Burger doesn't replace natural detritus — it adds to it. Maintain a substrate-and-leaf-litter setup with proper [magnolia leaves](\/products\/large-magnolia-leaves-for-isopods), [bamboo leaf litter](\/products\/bamboo-leaf-litter), [flake soil](\/products\/flake-soil-1l), and rotting wood, and use Bug Burger as a periodic nutrient boost on top of that foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dedicated cockroach colonies and feeder insect operations, Bug Burger genuinely can serve as a complete diet — that's what it was designed for. Just remember to replace the gel before it dries out or moulds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor feeder insect colonies and invertebrate cleanup crews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/repashy-morning-wood\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepashy Morning Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — detritivore-specific gel premix for premium isopod colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-daphnia-100g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Daphnia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein whole organism supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-silkworm-pupae-100g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Silkworm Pupae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — high-fat whole organism treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-tropical-fish-flakes-100g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Tropical Fish Flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — formulated insect-based protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cuttlebone-100g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuttlebone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — additional calcium supplementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/malawi-light-limestone-for-isopods\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalawi Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — passive calcium source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flake-soil-1l\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlake Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fermented hardwood substrate (essential for isopods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-magnolia-leaves-for-isopods\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — primary leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-leaf-litter\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Leaf Litter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — structural leaf cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more on building balanced invertebrate diets, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/isopods-useful-articles\/setting-up-selecting-your-first-isopods\"\u003esetting up guide\u003c\/a\u003e. 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