I've heard that growth hormones are used on "super mealworms", and to stay away from them. Is this true? I'm not talking about superworms (zoophobas), but rather the giant form of the common mealworm.
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Super mealworms - stay away from them??
jacksonsrule
May 13, 2004 09:13 AM
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lele
May 13, 2004 04:46 PM
yes, NY Worms was where I first read it and have other places since then:
"We do not, nor will we ever, carry "giant mealworms". They are merely the "common mealworm" that has been treated with an insect growth hormone to discourage them from morphing into beetles, thus they grow significantly larger. Some will morph into beetles, however they are sterile. This growth hormone was developed for fly control in dairy and horse farms. While this treatment would not adversely affect those being used for fishing, we strongly feel that they should not be used as a live food source for reptiles, mammals or birds." That from NY worms site.
lele
Giant mealworms
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lilroach56
May 13, 2004 07:28 PM
np
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