Mealworms

Standard and Mini Mealworms are the larval stage of the Tenibro Molitor beetle, commonly known as the flour beetle, as its name suggests this native creature usually lives in stored grains.

Mealworms are an excellent feed, being high in protein, for domestic chickens, aviary birds, wild birds and some lizards, they are particularly good during the winter and nesting periods. It is not advisable to feed to small or juvenile lizards.

Standard and Mini Mealworms are easy to keep being clean and odourless, they are best kept in a cool, dry garage or utility room.

We feed and water our mealworms!
Most mealworms supplied in the UK are imported from Holland, during their stay with the wholesale distributers, they are rarely fed, many are sent out pretubbed on behalf of the retailer. At Worms Direct we buy them loose and in bulk then we undertake a feeding regime before reselling, this involves feeding the mealworms a balanced and nutritional diet, including fruit and vegetables! not only is this beneficial to the mealworms but ensures they are in the best of nutritional condition when they are used for feeding birds, amphibians and reptiles etc.
Most amphibian and reptile keepers are aware of the benefits of this feeding regime, the same applies to birds whether wild or aviary.

Included in our price is enough food to keep your mealworms fit and healthy for as long as you should need, this and the mealworms are sent in a strong, ventilated plastic tub for your convenience.



Orders are sent by 1st class post.