 At some point in their development, the Neimoidians learned to domesticate giant beetles, and they have been getting others to do physical labor for them ever since as stated in "Labyrinth of Evil".By the time of "The Phantom Menace", the Neimoidians control the galaxy's largest commercial corporation and are at the head of the powerful Trade Federation.Neimoidians are born as grubs and placed in communal hives until the age of seven.