How do I care for the insects in the pack?

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Status: Open May 03, 2019 - 02:21 PM

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May 03, 2019 - 02:22 PM

You can store mealworms in your fridge for long-term storage, about 6 to 8 weeks.

When kept with bran for food and carrots for water, Superworms will live 6 months to 2 years.

Here's how to care for the items in a Chicken Combo Pack:

On arrival, shake worms out into a container (kitty litter pans or food storage bins work well)

Keeping at room temperature:

Storing in the refrigerator (recommended)

Remove vegetation while worms are refrigerated
Don't store in the coldest areas where the milk is kept or the crisper; it can get a bit too chilly here!
Always let worms stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before placing into the refrigerator at 45-50 degrees.
- At this temperature, the worms become dormant and last for months
Worms must stay dry and have air at all times (do not place in a covered or sealed container)
When removed from refrigeration offer moisture and food, worms will be lively and hungry as they warm up

Waxworms will last one to two weeks at room temperature.
They can be kept cool at 60 degrees, where they become dormant and will last up to 8 weeks.
They are ideally kept in a wine cooler, butter tray in the refrigerator, or in a cellar. They must be stored in low humidity.
If the bedding feels moist when they arrive, leave the lids off to let them dry out.
Daily remove any dead worms (they will be black) and remove the cocoons of any that are spinning one.

Place them into a container that is shallow (a Tupperware bin or kitten litter pan work well) with some bran or oats for food.
Keep them at warm room temperatures (75° to 90°) any colder than 55° is lethal to Superworms.
Add a few slices of potato for food and water to keep them alive. The worms will not pupate as long as you keep them with many other larvae.

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