mealworms

[tipuana38]

Hi all,
I've been wondering why we feed carrots or other water source to mealworms, when they can proliferate in grain silos etc without water.
Anyone?
thanks,Jacqui

 

[Jensownzoo]

So they don't cannabalize each other for moisture.

 

[tipuana38]

My husband had spilt grain on his bedroom floor, and I have never seen such healthy large mealworms before!
Am trying grain in some of my containers, so will try to ascertain numbers of worms in comparison to those with carrots. thanks

 

[Space Coast Mealworms]

You're right - mealworms can take the moisture from the air if needed. The reason farmers use veggies is to obviously increase the amount of moisture, and to expedite the life cycle process. Worms can take up to 12 months to go through one cycle without added moisture, and as quick as 3 months with plenty of veggies and humidity!