About Our Waxworms

Waxworms are loaded with protein, calcium, potassium, and fat, your backyard birds, squirrels and ducks need these to thrive during breeding season and the winter months when food is scarce.   Waxworms are actually the pupa (or larvae) of the greater wax moth (Galleria Mellonella) and have always been one of the most commonly used baits for panfishing. Typically in the wild they live as pests in bee colonies and eat the bees cocoons, pollen and shed bee skins.  Although they are a pest to beekeepers a healthy bee hive will protect itself from the waxworms.  They're sometimes also called grubs, bee moths, caterpillars or waxies.

If you want to attract more wild birds to your yard, offer waxworms. Many customers have reported different species coming in, especially blue birds, and the tasty bird treat will keep them coming back again and again.   Insect-eating birds with extremely high metabolisms love these grubs. Small birds can eat up to twenty percent of their body weight daily, therefore, they need the high protein these waxworms offer. And since birds are nature's insect-eating machines, as your backyard fills up with more grub loving birds, the number of mosquitoes and other pesky insects will decrease.
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  • Delivery is usually complete within seven business days, however, due to unforeseen circumstances it could take several weeks.

Proudly Grown in Ohio

We have been raising waxworms at our small Ohio farm for over thirty years for fishing bait, research and pets or wild birds.  Panfish devour the live or  processed waxworms  and you can even use several of the live or processed waxworms to simulate spawn sacs for larger game fish.  Hospitals and research centers use waxworms for immunology research and rearing nematodes.  Reptiles, squirrels, ducks and wild birds also love our wax worms. The live or roasted waxworms are an ideal treat to attract wildlife to your backyard and provide natural nourishment for your pets.

01 Fishing Bait

Thousands of anglers use waxworms for fishing bait, especially for sunfish, perch, trout and crappie.  You can also use 3-5 waxworms at a time to mimic spawn sacs to catch steelheads or whitefish.  The processed waxworms are an excellent bait that can also be colored or scented to help attract the finicky fish!

02 Research

Several Universities, hospitals and research centers are using waxworms to help discover new pharmaceutical cures for immunology cases and rearing nematodes for various residential and agricultural markets.

03 Nutrition

Waxworms are an ideal treat for reptiles, squirrels, ducks, and backyard birds, mostly due to their high protein and fat content.  Your critters will enjoy the treats especially during the breeding season and winter months when they need extra calories.  Check out this lab report conducted by Brookside Laboratories Inc. for nutritional information on our waxworms.
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