Mealworms

Dried Insects and Mealworms for Birds

Our expertly developed Bird Seed Mixes have helped attract over 80 species of birds to people's gardens, but it's worth remembering that some species prefer to eat insects. For example, the rapidly declining House Sparrow needs protein-rich insects for its young to develop properly.

Providing Dried Mealworms or Insects for birds is a great way to help supplement natural bird food supplies, especially from April to September. Ideally, dried insects should be put out for birds at the same time every day, so they can grow accustomed to this new food source. Rehydrating dried mealworms can make them easier for birds to digest - simply dip them in water to soften them.

Another way to provide more insects and mealworms for birds is by increasing insect populations naturally in your garden. This doesn’t mean having to turn your garden into a wilderness - simple things like creating a compost heap, leaving a patch of your lawn to grow longer, adding a small log pile, and reducing pesticides will help boost insect numbers. Native plants and shrubs are naturally more attractive to insects, so integrating these into your garden will also help.