Are darkling beetles bad

If you are a poultry grower then yes, darkling beetles are very bad. A darkling beetle infestation will cause damage to the poultry house itself(they eat/bore holes in insulation), as well as eat feed(reduces your feed conversion rate). Darkling beetles will also actively seek out water in the poultry house. If they cannot find any, the beetles will make their way to the chicken and chew at the base of the feather where there is some moisture. This can lead to infection, and the spreading of bacteria. Poultry will also consume Darkling Beetles. This can lead to intestinal problems(packing of the gut) for the poultry. Overall, a very nasty pest!