Mealworms and More

Discover how mealworm frass can revolutionize agriculture! Packed with essential nutrients and plant-boosting chitin, frass offers sustainable benefits as a fertilizer, biostimulant, and soil enhancer. Learn how mealworm farmers can market this valuable by-product to eco-conscious gardeners and organic farmers while supporting sustainable agriculture.

Discover why wheat bran is the secret ingredient for raising healthy, fast-growing mealworms. Learn how its efficiency helps Midwest Mealworms produce top-quality mealworms at lower costs, offering you better prices without compromising quality. Perfect for reptile, chicken, and wild bird enthusiasts!

Soil is more than just dirt; it's a living ecosystem. Beneath your feet, millions of microbes work together to break down organic matter, release nutrients, and keep plants thriving. But what happens when soil lacks the organic matter and nutrients it needs? That’s where mealworm frass—a natural output of mealworm farming—comes into play. Recent research sheds light on why mealworm frass is an organic soil superhero, and here’s why you should care. What Is Mealworm Frass? Mealworm frass is essentially insect manure, made up of mealworm waste, bits of shed exoskeletons, and leftover feed particles.  Finely sifted frass like what...

When it comes to mealworm farming, you might hear about "mealworm mites" every now and then. But here’s the truth: mealworm mites aren’t really what they are. The most common mite issue in a mealworm colony is due to grain mites—tiny critters that can make themselves at home in the grain or substrate where mealworms live. Let’s dive into what grain mites are, why they show up, and how to keep your mealworm colony in tip-top shape by avoiding grain mites. What Are Grain Mites? Grain mites are microscopic, white mites that thrive in warm, humid environments, especially where there's food...

When it comes to raising mealworms, one question often arises: can mealworms live without substrate? Understanding the role of substrate in their habitat is crucial for anyone interested in breeding these versatile creatures, whether for animal feed, fishing bait, or even as a sustainable protein source for human consumption. The Importance of Substrate for Mealworms Mealworms, which are the larval form of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor), require a proper substrate to thrive. Unlike many other insects, mealworms utilize the substrate not just for nourishment but also as a bedding material. The substrate serves multiple purposes: Nutritional Source: Mealworms consume...