About Waxowrms

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.

  • Fishing Bait

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    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!

  • Research

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    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.

  • Nutrition

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    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.