How to Care for Your SquirmStack
Squirmy Snacks · Care Guide
🧼 How to Care for Your SquirmStack
Keeping your SquirmStack clean and running smoothly is simple and doesn’t take much time. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your at-home mealworm farm.
Weekly Maintenance
- Replace Moisture Source: Remove and replace carrot or potato slices every 2–3 days to prevent mold.
- Spot Check: Remove any moldy food, dead worms, or stuck sheds from trays.
- Frass Removal: Use the self-sifting trays to separate frass (waste) from healthy worms weekly or as needed.
🔁 Monthly Deep Clean
- Check Beetle Bin: Look for small worms and move them to a worm tray.
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Clear Beetle Bin Holes: Once a month, use a toothpick or small brush to gently poke through the beetle tray holes.
➤ This ensures any bran build-up is cleared so tiny baby worms can fall through to the nursery tray below. - Rotate Trays if Needed: If you’re running multiple trays, rotate or sift trays to keep age groups organized.
📋 Tips
- Use dry wheat bran, rolled oats, or similar grain-based bedding.
- Replace bedding as needed or when it becomes mostly fra