How Do You Store Live Meal Worms?
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are a widely used live food source for wild birds, particularly bluebirds, and exotic pets including reptiles, amphibians and aquarium fish. They are high in protein and fat, and are readily available from numerous online suppliers. Larger “giant” varieties are also used as live bait for trout, bass, perch and other pan fish. Mealworms hibernate at temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees, so they can be easily stored in your refrigerator for lengthy periods of time, which makes it easy to ensure a constant supply even in winter months. Spread about ¾ inch of bedding material in the bottom of a container such as a shoe box. Distribute the mealworms over the bedding. Cover the worms with another ¾ inch layer of bedding material. Mealworms cannot climb more than about an inch, so it’s not necessary to cover the container. However, if you prefer to do so, be sure to punch numerous ventilation holes in the container lid. Place the container in the lower area of y
