Care Instructions

Mealworms

• Allow worms to come to room temperature.
• Transfer worms into a shallow, smooth sided tub or tray.
• If sides are smooth enough a lid should not be needed.  If you use a lid, make sure it is well ventilated.
• Add a small amount of wheat bran, oatmeal, crushed Wheaties or Cheerios.
• Place in refrigerator at about 45 degrees.  Bottom drawers and doors are most likely the warmest part of your fridge so they are the best places to store your mealworms.
• Take the worms out every 7-10 days and feed them a carrot for a few hours.  Remove any excess carrot before putting the dish back in the refrigerator. 

Waxworms

• Keep in shipping container and store them between 50-60 degrees.
• To store for a long period of time, check frequently for expired worms and discard.