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Superworm Shortage – A Virus

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There is currently a nationwide superworm shortage affecting the feeder supply chain. If you have tried to order superworms lately, you may have noticed the supply is scarce. Many feeder suppliers are limiting the amount of superworms you can purchase from them. This issue started in 2020, and two and half years later, we are still feeling the effects of the shortage. So what caused the superworm shortage?

Superworm Shortage – The Cause

Several events happened that led to the nationwide superworm shortage. First, the COVID pandemic started in 2020, causing people to stay indoors. As people gave up on outdoor activities and hobbies, they took up pet ownership. Over 11 million households in the United States got pets during the pandemic. The demand for feeder supplies grew.

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Giant Mealworms Hormones

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Are giant mealworms treated with growth hormones?  This is a question often asked, but rarely answered.  People will say “yes, giant mealworms are treated with hormones”.  But when asked for specifics, most don’t know for sure.  We will clarify this question for you once and for all.  Our goal is to educate and inform.  We are not here to tell you whether you should use giant mealworms as feeder insects.  You should make this decision yourself.

Giant Mealworms – What are they?

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