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Join Nicole and David from the Wadudu Insect Center in the Netherlands as they discuss mealworms research, the exciting future of insects, and advice for raising your own mealworms! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN What are glass worms? Mealworms vs Black Soldier Flies- the pros and cons of each Proper housing and nutrition for raising mealworms Overcoming grain mites Mealworms as a sustainable food source for fish, poultry and other large scale farms Forecasted future of insects Are dermestids good for your bins? Future of sexing mealworm beetles Additional research in the insect field Mealworms for human consumption Challenges in commercial mealworm farming Advice for home mealworm farming Tips for separating beetles and pupae How many beetles should be housed in a bin OUR GUEST Our guest for this episode is David from the Wadudu Insect Center in the Netherlands. The Wadudu Insect Center combines rearing, research and advice to reach a sustainable sector in North-West Europe by creating circular protein. Wadudu insect center believes in transparency and open innovation. They provide support for commercial and home farmers across the world! RESOURCES a LINKS MENTIONED Wadudu Insect Center website Wadudu Insect Center on Facebook Email us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com *Denotes affiliate links SUPPORT THE SHOW Your support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes! View Our Favorites on Amazon* Shop HeritageAcresMarket.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join our Hens a Hives Facebook Group Join our VIP Text Club Call our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754 Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m #backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarket Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)