
It is essential to keep them in airtight containers because they increase and escape in the open air. They require warmer weather than most other types of worms and should be fed twice per day with food like fruit, vegetables (no onions), bread, cereals, cookies, etc., while avoiding nuts and citrus fruits containing toxic substances that kill the worms. Mealworms are not as hardy as red wigglers or earthworms, so their needs differ from those of other types of worms. Mealworms are primarily used as fishing bait and chicken feed, but they can also be a practical addition to your worm farm. Do you have a worm bin? If so, you may be wondering about mealworm care.
