The Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineers (DBEE) project is currently rearing beetles for distribution to select sites. This includes new species of beetles that are currently not available in Australia. To register your interest in participating in the project, please visit our get involved page.
Listed below are commercial suppliers that may be able to assist you with dung beetles that are ideal to your needs.
Current suppliers
AVIARK BIOLOGICAL SERVICES AND TRAINING
Contact: John Allen
Phone: 0405 016 475
Email: aviark@yahoo.com
Location and distribution: Based in Mandurah, WA. Distributes beetles throughout Australia.
CREATION CARE PTY LTD
Contact: Greg Dalton
Phone: 08 8536 3075
Mob: 0408 890 416
Email: gregdalton@creationcare.com.au
Location and distribution: Based in Strathalbyn, SA. Distributes beetles throughout the winter-rainfall regions in Southern Australia.
PETER DE GARIS
Contact: Peter De Garis (for Bubas bison)
Phone: 0428 838 949
Email: p.degaris@tdcagents.com.au
SOILCAM
Contact: John Feehan
Phone: 0414 938 621
Location and distribution: Based in Canberra. Distributes beetles throughout Australia.
DUNG BEETLE INNOVATIONS
Contact: Dr Shaun Forgie
Location and distribution: New Zealand. Supplies dung beetles as a package to cover four seasons.
ECO INSECTS
Contact: Rob Young
Phone: 0427 788 818
Location and distribution: Based in Toowoomba. Distributes beetles throughout Australia
ECO INSECTS
Contact: Simon Humphrys
Phone: 0477 706 334
Location and distribution: Based in Canberra. Distributes beetles throughout Australia