Live Beetles (Tenebrio Molitor)
These active and nutritious feeder insects will stimulate natural feeding instincts and prey drive in birds and other animals.
- All-natural, chemical-free
- Packed with nutrients and protein, including all 9 essential amino acids
- Part of a healthy, varied diet for chickens, wild birds, poultry, and other animals.
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Use as a treat or supplemental food.
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Raised with care in a clean, hygienic facility in Overland Park, KS
Use & Storage
- Offer to wild birds in a smooth, shallow dish with a little wheat bran for the beetles to move around in. Place the dish in the shade - on the ground, a deck railing, tray feeder, platform feeder, etc.
- Release a few for chickens to chase.
- Tip: Release some into chicken bedding - chickens will turn their own bedding to get the beetles!
- See the FAQ page for how to store and care for beetles until you are ready to offer them to your animals.
Packaging
- Beetles are delivered in a recyclable aluminum pan with dry substrate (wheat bran or oats). Beetles are ready to feed immediately or to store until needed.
- Reusable containers are available for repeat orders.
- Our beetles are reared in optimal conditions with the utmost care. Preparing them for delivery can stress them, though, so we add extra to every order to account for any loss.
Shipping, Pickup, Delivery
- We do not ship live insects via USPS or any other carrier at this time.
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Local pickup and Pre-arranged delivery options are available:
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Local pickup in Downtown Overland Park and at local events is free. Indicate your selected pickup location at checkout.
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Delivery to pre-arranged locations is available in Johnson County and surrounding areas. Please add the appropriate delivery option to your cart prior to checkout.
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Local pickup in Downtown Overland Park and at local events is free. Indicate your selected pickup location at checkout.
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Please include your phone number in the order notes field at checkout to confirm pickup/delivery time.
- Questions before you order? Call or text 913.488.0563 during business hours.
- Due to platform programming, Local Pickup will appear on your order confirmation even if you have added Delivery to your cart. It will not affect your order delivery.
- Regular price
- $18.00
- Unit price
- per
Pickup & Delivery Info
We offer free local pickup and convenient delivery to pre-arranged locations in Johnson County and surrounding areas.
- Have a question before you order? Call or text (913) 488.0563 during business hours.
- We do not ship live insects. Frass can be shipped anywhere in the US.
FREE LOCAL PICKUP
~ For local pickup, choose pickup location during checkout ~
1. In downtown Overland Park: Pickup by appointment 7 days a week. We'll meet you at 7990 Conser. Same-day pickup is often available - call in advance to confirm. For next-day pickup, order by 6 pm. We'll meet you at the statue across from the InterUrban ArtHouse at the intersection of 80th & Conser.
2. At community events: We participate in a variety of local events spring through fall. Events and locations vary - check our website & Instagram page to find us.
- Order online anytime before 6 pm the day prior to the event for free pickup at a scheduled event.
- Select Local Event pickup at checkout and leave an order note with your mobile phone number and the event for pickup.
PRE-ARRANGED DELIVERY
$5 in Johnson County $8 elsewhere
How it works:
- Choose your delivery point and add delivery to your cart before checkout.
- Select Payment on Delivery during checkout and bring payment with you when you collect your order.
- Include your mobile phone number in the order notes field at checkout to confirm delivery window.
- No-shows at the delivery point will be invoiced for the order.
Locations & Schedule:
- Pre-arranged delivery locations are listed below. Maps of delivery points are on the Find Us page.
- Schedule and delivery times may vary according to order volume and road/traffic conditions.
NE JOHNSON COUNTY | Monday-Wednesday by appointment | Areas north of 119th St. and east of K7: Fairway, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee.
KANSAS | by appointment on Fridays
- Johnson County south of 119th St & west of K7: DeSoto, Olathe, Gardner, Edgerton, Spring Hill, Stilwell, south Overland Park, western Lenexa & Shawnee.
- Douglas County: Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence
- Miami County: Bucyrus, Hillsdale, Louisburg, Paola
- Wyandotte County: Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, KCK
- Leavenworth County: Basehor, Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
MISSOURI | by appointment every other Thursday, starting late-summer 2025
- Jackson County: KCMO, Independence, Lee's Summit, Grandview, Blue Springs, Grain Valley
- Platte County: KCMO, Parkville, Platte City
- Clay County: Liberty, Gladstone, Smithville
- Cass County: Belton, Peculiar
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Taking care of beetles
Keep your beetles hardy and going strong until your pets are ready for them.
See how -
Chickens LOVE beetles
Put a few beetles in chicken bedding. They’ll have a ball scratching around to find them and turn the bedding themselves!
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