CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to transport mealworms? I use express delivery for small quantities.

1. How to transport mealworms? I use express delivery for small quantities.

Mealworms must be transported with air flow. If they are transported in a closed environment, they may die.

2. How to transport mealworms in summer

Many farmers use bags for easy transportation, but they must not use bags in the hot summer. Because the bags have poor ventilation and slow heat dissipation, the temperature inside the bag is too high and the insects die. It is best to use boxes or crates for summer transportation. Each box should not exceed 2.5 kg. 1/3 of the box should be mixed with insect feces and mixed evenly with the insects. The insect feces can reduce the contact and friction between the insect bodies and absorb some heat. The boxes can be overlapped and placed in an interlaced manner, which is conducive to ventilation and heat dissipation. During transportation, the temperature changes should be observed at any time. If the temperature is too high, ventilation and cooling measures should be taken in time. In summer, it is best to transport at night or in the morning. The transportation time should not be too long, and it usually arrives within 8 hours. If the time is too long, ice cubes should be added to the box to play a role in cooling and heat dissipation.

3. Who knows how to transport live mealworms?

Use a non-woven bag to hold some insect feces.

After stabbing the mouth, put it on the roof of the car and don't cover it with tarpaulin. Otherwise, it will die.

4. I sell mealworms by express delivery. Usually, they weigh about 2 catties. I don't know how to package them, but they always die. Could you please tell me what materials to use and how to package them?

Mealworms die during transportation due to two conditions: 1. High temperature and 2. Lack of oxygen. It is recommended not to use plastic bags for packaging, as 1. Lack of oxygen and 2. Easy to squeeze. It is recommended to use cardboard boxes, seal the perimeter with wide transparent tape, and then use a thick needle to poke 10 air holes on the box for ventilation; at the same time, put 56 pieces of dry vegetable leaves or a little bran in the worms, and they will definitely not die within 1-2 hours, and the worms will not get out; if the long-distance transportation lasts for several days, the above method is also used, but the box is recommended to be replaced with an iron box for biscuits, which is well sealed and pierced with air holes, but the air holes should be smaller than the thickness of the worms. At the same time, put more bran and dry vegetable leaves, which can keep them alive for 3-5 days or even 1 week! I wish you success!