The Bug Factory
Mealworm & Beetle Starter Pack (US delivery only)
Order our mealworm & beetle starter pack to kick starter your mealworm growing pods! Not only do you get 1,000 mealworms you also get 250 beetles, so you can strat raising more mealworms instantly.
What in the box:
- 1,000 live mealworms (averaging 3/4").
- 250 freshly hatched Darkling Beetles (less than one week old when shipped).
Mealworms and beetles are shipped in the same box, in separate bags. Shipped via USPS Priority, Hold For Pickup.
We purposely add 10% more mealworms and beetles to every order in case any perish while in transit. All orders placed by Sunday at 1pm central will ship out the next day.
Care Instructions: As with all live food, it is essential they are kept healthy. Use with your Mealworm Growing Pods. Ensure they are kept at a regular temperature. For more info, see 'Ordering live insects in cold weather' in our FAQ.
*Free shipping is not included with this product.
Customer Reviews
The worms and beetles came during winter. All was fine. Picked up at post office, all alive as far as I could tell, and getting both worms and beetles means a quicker start to sustainable mealworm production for my chickens.
Purchased the starter pack. Minimal dead beetles noted. Placed mealworms and beetles in drawers with oatmeal. One week later and I have pupae. Would definitely recommend this starter pack if you are looking g to raise your own mealworms
I bought the starter kit for mealworms for my beardies and I love this kit! It looks very nice, and it is super easy and fun! I’m a beginner and loving the process!
I am very happy with my meal worm farm purchase! The process is easy and efficient. I Also purchased beetles and meal worms. They came healthy and hungry. It did take a long time to unpack the bugs because they were all over the newspaper, other than that my experience was great and I have already recommended The Bug Factory to several friends with chickens!