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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Mealworms are 100% Canadian Farmed & Processed

Whether you’re new to the idea of feeding dried mealworms to your backyard birds or curious about using mealworm frass as a natural alternative to chemical fertilizers, you’ve come to the right place! These products are innovative yet simple solutions for improving bird health and garden vitality—and we are often asked how they can be used.

At INSECTCIBUS, we know these concepts might be unfamiliar, so we’ve compiled our most commonly asked questions to help you understand how dried mealworms and mealworm frass can make a difference in your backyard.

Yes, dried mealworms are safe and highly nutritious for a variety of wild birds and poultry, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys. They provide a natural source of protein and fats that supports energy, growth, and overall health.

These birds already consume worms and larvae in nature, therefore dried mealworms are a natural addition to their diet!

Simply mix dried mealworms with your regular bird seed or scatter them in your feeder. Start with small amounts to let the birds get accustomed to them. For poultry, you can offer mealworms as a treat by hand or mix them into their daily feed.

Mealworm frass is an excellent organic fertilizer. Use it by mixing 1-2 tablespoons into the soil for new plants or by sprinkling 1-2 teaspoons around established plants monthly during the growing season. Work it into the soil and water immediately for best results.

Yes! Select products are available for purchase in retail stores in and around the National Capital Region.

Please visit our Where To Buy page for information on which retailers stock our products.

Both dried mealworms and mealworm frass have a long shelf life when stored properly.

Keep them in a cool, dry place and ensure the packaging is sealed between uses. Dried mealworms can last up to a year, and mealworm frass remains effective for over a year.

Mealworms complement seeds by providing essential proteins and fats that seeds alone may lack. They mimic the natural diet of insect-eating birds, making them an excellent supplement, especially during breeding or migration seasons when birds need extra energy.

Mealworm frass is a natural byproduct of insect farming and contains organic nutrients like nitrogen and chitin. Chitin is a component of the mealworm’s exoskeleton. Studies show that chitin supplementation over time helps provide plants with increased disease resistance.

Mealworm Frass reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers, improves soil health, and supports eco-friendly gardening practices, making it a sustainable choice.

A small bird with a dried mealworm in its beak
A small bird standing over several dried mealworms