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Live Mealworm

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List Price: $14.99
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Live Mealworms – Tenebrio Molitor (USA Only)

Farm-Raised in Missouri | Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Protein for Poultry

Looking to buy live mealworms for your chickens or poultry? Our live Tenebrio Molitor mealworms, averaging ¾" in length, are raised in Missouri on wheat bran and hydrated with water gel crystals. Each order is packed fresh with 10% extra mealworms to ensure safe arrival.

Product Highlights:

  • Live mealworms – Tenebrio Molitor species
  • Born and raised in Missouri, fed with wheat bran & water gel
  • Shipped under one week old for maximum freshness
  • Pack sizes: 500 or 1,000 count (USA only)
  • Shipping: USPS Priority (Hold For Pickup)
  • Orders placed by Sunday 1 PM CST ship Monday
  • 10% extra mealworms included with every order
  • Ideal for use with Mealworm Growing Pods

Cold Weather Advisory

Mealworms may appear lifeless during cold weather due to dormancy. This is normal. Follow these care steps to revive them:

  1. Unpack immediately and ensure airflow
  2. Keep at room temperature (18–25°C / 64–77°F)
  3. Do not use direct heat – warming too fast can kill them
  4. Gently agitate bulk bags and lay them flat
  5. Allow several hours for full recovery

99% of mealworms recover if treated correctly.

Storage & Growth Tips

  • Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C (68–80°F)
  • Ideal Humidity: 50–70%
  • Avoid high humidit

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