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How to store Nightcrawler worms
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Properly stored nightcrawler worms can be kept alive for several weeks. Refrigeration or cool temperatures are required.
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Step 1 Several commercially available Styrofoam containers and kits are available to store worms. |
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Step 2 This particular kit includes worm bedding. |
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Step 3 The worm bedding included is made from ground up newspaper. |
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Step 4 Distilled water is used to mix with the worm bedding. Do not use water with chlorine, it will kill the worms. |
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Step 5 Follow the directions on the worm bedding. A quart of water is added to the bedding. Then mix the water with the worm bedding. |
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Step 6 Mix the bedding and water with your hand. Do not let the bedding get too wet. |
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Step 7 Squeeze a handful of the worm bedding. If water drips, the bedding is too wet. Then more dry bedding should be added to absorb the excess water. |
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Step 8 Several dozen nightcrawlers are placed on top of the worm bedding. Do not stir or mix the worms into the bedding. |
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Step 9 Place damp paper towels on top of the worm bedding. Add the cover and set aside for a few hours. |
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Step 10 After a few hours, remove the paper towels and check for worms that have not crawled into the bedding. Any worm that did not crawl into the bedding should be removed. |
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Step 11 Replace the cover and store the container in a refrigerator or cool location. |
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Proper refrigerated storage is required to keep the nightcrawlers in top condition. Any damaged worms should be removed immediately and discarded.
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