{"product_id":"composting-grubs-for-sale-free-shipping","title":"Composting Grubs For Sale - Free Shipping","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"what-are-composting-grubs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are your composting grubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposting grubs are black soldier fly larvae.  They are a popular feeder insect for reptile owners.  But composting is one magical power these creatures possess.  Many gardeners and conservation enthusiasts love adding them to their composting piles.  What makes them so great they have no limits on what they can consume.  Traditional composting worms (like red worms), can't break down meats, dairy, or citrus products, which is a huge part of people's diets.  So with these composting grubs, you can now compost without discrimination and add any meat, dairy, or citrus product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"composting-grubs-eat-chicken-sandwich\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposting Grubs Eat Chick-fil-A Sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a demonstration on how voracious these composting grubs are.  What them consume this entire chick fil a sandwich in under 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Co0_U9uA0O0\" title=\"composting worms for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"composting worms for sale\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/5720\/files\/bsfl_chick_fil_a_480x480.jpg?v=1631453913\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-do-we-ship-composting-grubs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do we ship Composting Grubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are shipped with USPS priority mail, and will arrive at your doorstep.  However, if you'd prefer them to be held for pick up, we can mark the package \"Hold at PO for Pick Up\" and the post office will call you when they arrive.  You will need to notify us that this is your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"live-delivery-guaranteed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you guarantee live delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.  Composting grubs are very hearty.  They can tolerate warm climates, and cold climates.  This means they can help compost all year long (assuming your compost pile is not frozen).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"composting-grubs-in-the-mail\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do after getting them in the mail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have an active compost pile, the best thing to do is add them to the compost.  The transit dehydrates them a little bit, but the decaying material in the pile will help hydrate them and nourish them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"grubs-compared-to-composting-worms\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference between Composting Grubs and Composting Worms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed worms are the traditional composting worms.  Many people purchase them for vermicomposting, to help break down decaying material, and to create that amazing, black fertilizer.  But composting worms don't have the production skills that composting grubs have, and their diet can tolerate much less.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly, composting grubs will yield much more compost than red worms.  Red worms will consume and produce about their body weight per day in compost.  That's not bad.  But Black soldier fly larvae will produce between 1.5x - 2x their own weight per day.  They're nearly twice as productive as the red worm for composting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the biggest benefit is that black soldier fly larvae will compost nearly anything.  Red worms are very limited with what they can compost.  They can't break down meat, dairy, or citrus products.  These will all kill them if introduced to their compost pile.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, black soldier fly larvae will break down these material, and also spicy foods, fatty foods, and oily foods.  There is almost no limit for what they will not consume.  You can catch up with more details on the amazing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecritterdepot.com\/blogs\/news\/black-soldier-fly-larvae-vs-red-worms-who-is-the-better-composter\" title=\"red worms or black soldier fly larvae\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edifferences between red worms and composting grubs\u003c\/a\u003e here.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-much-compost\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much can composting grubs compost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposting grubs are extremely hungry and will consume nearly double the amount of traditional composting worms.  1 pound of composting grubs will produce 1.5 - 2 pounds of compost per day.  That's an amazing yield, and will help any avid gardener create their desired compost or compost tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-many-composting-worms-should-i-buy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many composting grubs should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not an exact science.  But we recommend 10,000 black soldier fly larvae for 15-20 lbs of scrap food in a bin that has a base that is 3 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-set-up-composting-bin\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to set up a composting bin for composting grubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae go through a metamorphosis.  Which adds a little bit of complexity to their compost bin set up.  As the grubs grow older, they will become darker in complexion.  This is a sign that they are ready to transform into the pupas, which they'll then turn into harmless soldier flies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving said that, our composting grubs are very very young.  Which means you'll maximize their composting abilities.  We wrote a complete guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecritterdepot.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-compost-with-black-soldier-fly-larvae-bsfl\" title=\"black soldier fly larvae composting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehow to set up a proper black soldier fly larvae composting\u003c\/a\u003e habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"are-grubs-good-for-environment\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre composting grubs good for the environment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.  When food waste breaks down naturally, it emits methane, a potent green house gas.  Black soldier fly larvae help eliminate this by breaking down the material before it has a chance to produce that methane.  This is the first step when building a small scale circular-agricultural set up.  By allowing your composting worms to breakdown your waste, you decrease your dependence on external compost, and utilize the compost produced by your composting grubs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've created amazing organic fertilizer, you can then enrich your gardening capacity with greater, more fruitful yields.  This, again, reduces your dependence on external food sources, which fulfills the circular-agricultural cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how beneficial \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecritterdepot.com\/blogs\/news\/do-composting-worms-eliminate-greenhouse-gases\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"composting worms eliminate greenhouse gases\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecomposting worms are for the environment\u003c\/a\u003e, and how they reduce greenhouse gases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"can-i-add-them-to-my-garden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add them to my garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no benefit to adding composting grubs to your garden.  They will not aerate through the soil, and are likely to get eaten by birds.  Like composting worms, they will only eat decaying material.  So there is no concern that they will eat living plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"can-i-feed-them-to-chickens-or-reptiles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed them to my chickens or reptiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely.  Chickens love black soldier fly larvae.  Black soldier fly larvae are loaded with copious amounts of calcium.  This means they are great for \u003ca title=\"egg laying chicks for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecritterdepot.com\/products\/egg-laying-chicks-for-sale-brown-leghorn-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eegg-laying chickens\u003c\/a\u003e, and also for male chicks and chickens.  The calcium boost will help yield stronger bones, which will help the chicks grow into meaty meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd they are amazing for reptiles.  Most domestic reptiles need a high amount of calcium.  Dusting common feeders like crickets and superworms with calcium powder is a common solution.  But the best solution is when your feeder insects naturally inhibit the calcium requirements, and black soldier fly larvae have those nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alelectro.store","offers":[{"title":"1\/8\" - 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