![[RAINBOW MEALWORMS]](https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server700/236bd/product_images/uploaded_images/ask-us-a-question.png?t=1555860964&_ga=2.63975151.1964021392.1553523198-536666054.1553523198)
Answer
Nov 12, 2021 - 10:28 AM
For our Giant mealworms, we alter their hours of daylight, diet, and temperature in order to delay pupation to keep their growth hormones at high levels instead of plummeting (which is what causes pupation). The energy they would use to pupate is instead channeled into making them grow 150% larger in length and width. You can also attempt to re-create this by keeping large Mealworms at a high temperature (high 80s) for 6 to 8 weeks. Increasing the daylight hours to a minimum of 14 hours will also enhance the effect. They will grow larger rather than pupate when conditions are safer ecologically. Keep in mind, the resulting worm has used all its energy stores that would normally be used to endure pupation before becoming a beetle. Beetles that do emerge from pupation will often be ill-formed with curly wings and have trouble breeding. Any worms that result from successful breeding will, of course, be regular Mealworms!
If you are in need of further assistance, please contact us at: support@rainbowmealworms.net
If you are in need of further assistance, please contact us at: support@rainbowmealworms.net
Add New Comment