{"product_id":"live-mealworm-beetles","title":"Live Mealworm Beetles","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMealworm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeetles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCount\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting a mealworm colony or adding breeding beetles to an existing setup? These live mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor) are intended for breeding and mealworm production, giving you young adult beetles to establish or expand your colony. Shipped at under one week old, they are supplied at an early adult stage for customers raising mealworms as a supplemental feed source for poultry, reptiles, and other suitable insect-eating animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 250 or 500 live mealworm beetles, depending on the size of your breeding project. Pair them with any growing pods to support your colony setup and keep your mealworm production organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Tenebrio molitor Beetles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult mealworm beetles for customers establishing or expanding a mealworm breeding colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Adult Beetles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped at under one week old, providing young breeders for your mealworm production setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Quantity Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 250 or 500 beetles to suit your colony-building needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Extra Beetles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each order includes 10% additional beetles to help offset potential losses during shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheduled Monday Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday, helping you plan for the arrival of your live insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Weather Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulated packaging and heat packs are included as needed to help protect live beetles during colder weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Mealworm Breeding Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworm beetles are the adult stage of the mealworm life cycle and are used to produce eggs that develop into mealworm larvae. Maintaining suitable temperature and humidity helps support egg production and colony health. For a more organized breeding setup, pair your beetles with HatchingTime Mealworm Growing Pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms can be raised as a supplemental feed source for poultry and reptiles. If you keep chickens, producing mealworms at home can provide another option for supplying insects to your flock, while a managed colony gives you a way to work toward a more consistent supply over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live mealworm beetles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenebrio molitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 or 500 beetles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge at shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under one week old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping carrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS Priority, Hold For Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10% additional beetles included to offset potential transit losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature and Humidity for Mealworm Beetles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable environmental conditions are important when maintaining a mealworm breeding colony. The recommended conditions provided for this product are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C (68–80°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions outside the recommended range can slow development and contribute to issues such as mold or dust mites. Monitor your colony's environment to help maintain suitable breeding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold-Weather Shipping and Dormant Beetles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter, insulated packaging and heat packs are used as needed to help protect live mealworm beetles in transit. Beetles exposed to cold temperatures may arrive dormant. This can be a natural response to cold exposure and does not necessarily mean the beetles have died.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your beetles arrive dormant, follow these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack the containers to allow airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the beetles at room temperature, between 18–25°C (64–77°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct heat or rapid warming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently agitate bulk bags to distribute the beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow several hours for recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany dormant beetles may become active again when handled carefully and allowed to warm gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. shipping only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is available for shipment within the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold for pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS Priority orders are shipped with Hold For Pickup service. Check your local post office's pickup arrangements when planning delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder cutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place your order by Sunday at 1 PM CST for shipment the following Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beetles may be dormant after exposure to low temperatures. Allow time for gradual warming before assessing their activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are live mealworm beetles used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive mealworm beetles are the adult stage of Tenebrio molitor and are commonly kept to breed mealworms. The beetles lay eggs that develop into larvae, which can be raised as feed for suitable insect-eating animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan chickens eat mealworm beetles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Mealworm beetles may be offered to chickens as a supplemental insect feed in moderation. Introduce them as part of a balanced feeding routine rather than as a replacement for complete poultry feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature and humidity do mealworm beetles need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended conditions provided for this colony setup are 20–28°C (68–80°F) and 50–70% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my order ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday. 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