mealworms

[tipuana38]

Hi,
Has anyone had mealworms that don't moult completely? I am seeing some that retain their epethelials (sp?) or skins around their heads and legs, leading to death.
TIA, Jacqui

 

[Abriana]

Causing death for the meal worms or the chickens?

 

[tipuana38]

Causing death for the meal worms or the chickens?

kills the mealworm

 

[ngennetta]

Are they receiving enough moisture? It is very dry here. Each of our bins gets 1-2 new carrots 1-2 times a week. Pupation trays have sponges to increase humidity locally. I would say give/increase carrots and see if that helps

 

[tipuana38]

Are they receiving enough moisture? It is very dry here. Each of our bins gets 1-2 new carrots 1-2 times a week. Pupation trays have sponges to increase humidity locally. I would say give/increase carrots and see if that helps

Sorry about the delay in answering. Funny that my husband suggested it sounded like they were too dry and yet he knows nothing about mealworms. I have been battling mould mite and so changed over to cabbage. How do you set up your sponges? Thanks so much for the reply!

 

[Space Coast Mealworms]

80 degrees / 70% humidity is ideal. I know a lot of people place a lightly misted paper towel on top of their trays to help add moisture.

 

[Tlc4jtkm]

I’m having an issue with my mealworms also. The worms look healthy. I give them plenty of fresh veggies. They
Pupate then when they begin to turn to beetles, they only develop half way die. I’ve only had 3 beetles make it out of about 40 so far. I now have a humidifier going in the room and I have a paper towel in the bin that I keep damp. I do keep pupae in separate container. Does this need moisture also? So frustrated at this point.

 

[Tiana's chickens]

I’m having an issue with my mealworms also. The worms look healthy. I give them plenty of fresh veggies. They
Pupate then when they begin to turn to beetles, they only develop half way die. I’ve only had 3 beetles make it out of about 40 so far. I now have a humidifier going in the room and I have a paper towel in the bin that I keep damp. I do keep pupae in separate container. Does this need moisture also? So frustrated at this point.

Probably needs more humidity. Either that or maybe they have been inbred too much? It's common for them to be inbred. Also what veggies do you feed? I've only ever fed mine carrot and that works really well

 

[Tlc4jtkm]

Probably needs more humidity. Either that or maybe they have been inbred too much? It's common for them to be inbred. Also what veggies do you feed? I've only ever fed mine carrot and that works really well

 

[Tlc4jtkm]

Probably needs more humidity. Either that or maybe they have been inbred too much? It's common for them to be inbred. Also what veggies do you feed? I've only ever fed mine carrot and that works really well

I’ve given them carrots, potatoes, and cucumbers