Humidity, food, supplements, cloth/newspaper Once worms are big enough, sift frass (waste) and bedding out once a month, dispose of in garden, wash and dry container, return worms and add new food.Īnd life cycle, stock, container, ventilation, temperature, light, moisture and relative.Periodically (e.g., every 1 to 2 weeks) sift out beetles from bedding that will contain the eggs/tiny worms.Sponge in a baggie/ open container (open side up above grain) for additional moisture. Is fine too) and around 70% relative humidity. Ideally keep at around 80☏ (room temperature.Replace vegetable at least weekly or if moldy. Put it on top of a plastic lid or newspaper to keep bedding dry. For moisture, add a small wedge of cabbage or half a potato. Or powdered milk and 1 part brewers yeast. Parts whole wheat flour, 1 part wheat germ Separated by layers of burlap or newspaper, or 4 layers: 1/4" layers of chicken mash (non-medicated).To adhere window screen to it to keep critters and moths out. Place large mealworms in a shallow plastic sweater container.Ĭut a hole in the top for ventilation and use a hot glue gun.I wouldn't say raising mealworms is FUN, but it's not too hard and can save you a lot of money. Raising mealworms Bluebird and Small Cavity Nester Conservation
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