{"title":"Feeder animals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mehlwurmer-40g","title":"Mealworms 40g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMealworms – Protein-Rich Food for Ants\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🪱 Feeder Insects for Ants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMealworms\u003c\/strong\u003e are a popular and uncomplicated feeder insect for keeping ants. They provide valuable \u003cstrong\u003eproteins and nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e and are particularly suitable for supplying ant colonies with animal food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larvae of the mealworm beetle (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e) can be used for both small colonies and larger ant setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their easy storage and good acceptance by many ant species, mealworms are a practical addition to daily feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🐜 Ideal Food for Ants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany ant species require \u003cstrong\u003eanimal proteins\u003c\/strong\u003e in addition to carbohydrates, especially during brood rearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms can be a practical source of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are suitable, for example, for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMessor structor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica rufibarbis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003emany other ant species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the ant species and colony size, whole mealworms or smaller pieces can be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍽️ Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms can be fed directly to the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller colonies, it is advisable to cut the mealworm into smaller pieces so that the workers can more easily transport and utilize the food in the nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger colonies can handle larger pieces or whole mealworms accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUneaten food residues should be regularly removed from the arena to prevent mold formation or other hygiene problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💪 Protein-Rich Food for Brood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal proteins are particularly important for the \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment of larvae\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring periods with a lot of brood, an ant colony's demand for protein-rich food can significantly increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are therefore particularly well-suited as a regular supplement to a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, depending on the species, ants should be offered a suitable \u003cstrong\u003ecarbohydrate source\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as sugar or honey water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🪱 Easy Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are relatively easy to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer storage, they can be kept \u003cstrong\u003ecool\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slows down their development and keeps the animals usable for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact storage conditions can be adjusted depending on the desired shelf life and condition of the mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood hygiene and sufficient ventilation should also be ensured during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Why Mealworms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Protein-rich feeder insect for ants\u003cbr\u003e✔ Particularly suitable for brood rearing\u003cbr\u003e✔ Well accepted by many ant species\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for small and large colonies\u003cbr\u003e✔ Easy to portion\u003cbr\u003e✔ Convenient to store\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideal supplement to sugar and honey water\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for various ant species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 Scope of Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMealworms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact number or quantity of mealworms included is specified for each variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e As these are live feeder insects, the size and developmental stage of individual animals may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Important Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are \u003cstrong\u003elive feeder insects\u003c\/strong\u003e and are intended exclusively for feeding to suitable animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure hygienic storage and regularly remove uneaten food residues from the ant arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe required amount depends on the \u003cstrong\u003eant species, colony size, and amount of brood present\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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