Midwest Mealworms, LLC

Midwest Mealworms, LLC Raising and selling mealworms and mealworm frass! Shipping and local pickup available. Raising and selling mealworms and mealworm castings (frass)!
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06/08/2026

When harvesting larva, discipline is key to maintaining your beetle trays and colony size. A good rule of thumb is the 10-10-10 rule: allocate ten percent of your harvest for beetles, ten percent for pupation trays, and ten percent for saving. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

06/07/2026

You won't know your beetle numbers until you track them. Start by monitoring individual trays to understand your die-off and success rates. This benchmark is key to knowing your progress. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

06/07/2026

The cost and effort to upgrade to a higher service tier haven't yet met the threshold where it makes financial or practical sense. It requires significant time and resources for maintenance, testing, and configuration. Full video: https://youtu.be/ooplXCxl84U

06/06/2026

We've built a system for continuous larva to pupate and fresh pupa collection weekly. Our beetle trays are adjacent to larva-to-pupa trays, with 133 trays currently active. Beetle production is slightly reduced as we exceed demand, with a general guideline of 10% of trays for beetles and 10% for pupa creation. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

06/05/2026

It's a tough feeling when you know you're asking for people's valuable time. Appreciative of everyone who's already supported multiple times. Full video: https://youtu.be/ooplXCxl84U

06/05/2026

Don't just start larvae, be patient and consistent. Regular weekly or bi-weekly starts ensure a continuous supply of beetles, essential for replacing your entire colony. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

06/05/2026

Reached out to USPS this year and was met with a fantastic customer service rep. She was incredibly helpful, answered all my questions, and even offered assistance on other queries. A truly valuable resource! Full video: https://youtu.be/ooplXCxl84U

06/04/2026

Struggling to batch enough pupae for a new beetle tray weekly? Learn the best methods for collecting and storing pupae to maintain a consistent supply for your colony. Discover if refrigerating pupae is safe and for how long. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

06/03/2026

Increased mealworm orders are great for business, but Shopify's shipping calculation based on total weight is causing major issues for those ordering over 20,000. This impacts the overall cost significantly. Full video: https://youtu.be/ooplXCxl84U

06/03/2026

Unlock the secret to stocking up on larva: refrigeration! By placing larva in cold storage, you can slow their development. Just remember to pull them out a week or two before you need them to pupate, allowing them time to acclimate and resume their life cycle. Full video https://youtu.be/FiQJv7ADrwE

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Ashland, MO
65010

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Monday 9am - 9pm
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Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
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