The primary uses of mealworms are as food for reptiles and birds, and as fishing bait. The mealworm is high in protein, which is why it is the preferred food among reptile and bird owners. Worms can be purchased at pet stores, where they are sold in a container with oatmeal or bran. This is used as food and bedding for the worms. This will usually cost around twenty five dollars for a thousand worms.

When used for fishing bait, many commercial suppliers feed the mealworms a juvenile hormone that helps them grow to abnormal sizes, making the worms more attractive to the fish. Yellow mealworm bait is often used when fishing for perch, trout, bluegill and whitefish. They are especially popular among ice fisherman.

Many people choose to raise their own worms, as it is very easy and can also be fun. When farming your own worms, the cost per 1000 worms is reduced to ten cents, which includes the food and bedding. It ensures an endless supply of bait for avid fishermen.

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