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Mealworm breeding is not successful.

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Posted by Michael on June 25, 2002 at 09:19:05:

Mealworm population is not increasing.

Bedding: 80% Rolled Oats, 20% Wheat Germ.
Moisture: Potato peelings, and the occasional Bananna skin.
Artificial "log": Upsidedown egg carton, with holes cut into it.
Housing: 20L (4.4 Gallon) plastic container.
Population: 200 or so of the little fellas, usually includes 2-3 beetles and 5-10 pupae.

I find that 7-8 (out of 10) of the pupae's turn black and dry out. Few are being "eaten", most are showing no sign of damage, and even if placed in a seperate container on it's own, the same thing happens... why? is it too warm for them, or do they need some more moisture?

Any help would be appreciated.
Michael

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: Mealworm population is not increasing. : Bedding: 80% Rolled Oats, 20% Wheat Germ. : Moisture: Potato peelings, and the occasional Bananna skin. : Artificial "log": Upsidedown egg carton, with holes cut into it. : Housing: 20L (4.4 Gallon) plastic container. : Population: 200 or so of the little fellas, usually includes 2-3 beetles and 5-10 pupae. : I find that 7-8 (out of 10) of the pupae's turn black and dry out. Few are being "eaten", most are showing no sign of damage, and even if placed in a seperate container on it's own, the same thing happens... why? is it too warm for them, or do they need some more moisture? : Any help would be appreciated. : Michael

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