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Bug Factory:  3 Pod Mealworm Habitat

SKU: BF-3     EAN 5070000716701      MSRP $100.00
The Mealworm Growing Pods
Save money, be more sustainable and have access to higher-quality pet & animal feed! The Bug Factory is the perfect solution for affordable, nutritious live feed for your fish, poultry, birds,  reptiles and other exotics. Our pods are a unique 3-tiered design that creates the ideal ecosystem for a continual supply of live mealworms. Escape-proof habitat is designed to produce 150g - 300g of mealworms per tray.  Recycle your fruit and vegetable waste with our mealworm pods, while providing moisture to the colony. Turn your low cost waste feed (wheat bran, oatmeal) into high-quality pet feed. Carbon filters mitigate odors. Perforated lids keep colonies well oxygenated while simplifying harvesting of frass (castings, exoskeltons) through sifting.  Adult beetles are cloistered in the blue breeding tray, keeping the distinct lifecycles separated for superior performance. Expand your colony vertically up to 6 pods high for greater harvests!
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
  • Habitat Tray x 3
  • Perforated Lid x 3
  • Beetle Inlay Tray (blue) x 1
  • Plastic Tweezer x 1
  • Carbon Filter x 3
Weight: 3 lbs, 4 oz (full kit, empty)
Dims: 14" wide (point to point), 7.75" Tall
Shape: Hexagonal
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Capacity: 1.25 Gallon / 5 Quart / 7.43 Liters per pod
Expansion: Stack up to 6 pods high
Material: Made from 100% recycled fridge freezer plastic
Shipping Details:
--BF-3:  4.3 lbs boxed | parcel size 13" x 14" x 7.5" Tall
--BF-4:  5.0 lbs boxed | parcel size 13" x 14" x 8" Tall


Mealworms and bedding (their food) are not included
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HI, AK, PR, USVI, Military + Territory residents:
Use special order button (ships via USPS only). We only configured the 3-Pod kit for online ordering - for any other items going to overseas destinations, please email or call for a shipping quote.

We have plenty of extra parts, should something break or go missing.  Simply reach out and we will assist to the best of our abilities.  We don't have or sell extra carbon / charcoal pads - you can obtain them easily online - look for  1/4" thickness for best results.
ORDERING DIRECT (48 contiguous states):
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Bug Factory Kit: 3-Pod Habitat  $88
+ $12 S&H (ships from NC)

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Bug Factory Kit: 4-Pod Habitat  $98
+ $13.50 S&H (ships from NC)
​Please Note: the 4th pod DOES have a carbon filter

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Bug Factory 6-Pod Habitat  $169
(2 complete, 3 pod kits) + 17.50 S&H (ships from NC)

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Bug Factory 3-Pod Scratch & Dent  $59
+ $13 S&H (ships from NC)
These are a mix of units with either very minor cosmetic imperfections, open box units, or units where the outer box is soiled, beat up or got wet - we do a double check to make sure all contents are present.

AK, HI, PR, GU (including APO/FPO/DPO):
​Bug Factory 3 Pod Habitat  $88
+ $30 S&H (ships via USPS from NC)
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2025 Winter-Spring Special !!!
2 (TWO) New Complete Bug Factory Kits:
​3-Pod Habitat
 @ 
$65 each
+ $17.50 S&H (ships from NC)
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Bug Factory:  3 Pod Habitat Kit + Superworm Enhancements

Same habitat kit with additional assets to allow for cultivation of Zophobas morio, the superworm.  Unfortunately, we can't fit extra trays in the box.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
  • all parts included from the 3 pod kit
  • PLUS Hydration Crystals fortified with vitamin C and calcium
  • PLUS 10 (ten) black maturation chambers allow larvae to pupate in safe isolation
  • PLUS Organic wheat bran starter to mitigate cannibalism 
  • PLUS 1-Page Guide on the subtle differences of growing Superworms
  • PLUS Compact Sifter Screen with 3 pop-out screens for easier separation
  • PLUS extra tweezers for targeted harvesting of larger pupae and larvae
ORDERING DIRECT (48 states only):​
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Bug Factory 3 Pod Kit + Superworm Enhancements  $105
+ $15 S&H (ships from NC) - no territory shipping
​Shipping weight = 5.7 lbs with box dims of 14" x 13" x 8" Tall

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Mealworm & Live Feed Storage Pod:
​Single Pod Habitat Kit

Bug Factory - Single Storage Pod  $32
+ $9 S&H (ships from NC) - US-48 states only
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​Our mealworm single pod habitat is perfect if you want to add more pods to increase your mealworm output, or if you simply just want a single tray to store your insects.  Ideal for mealworms, mini mealworms, super worms, black soldier fly larvae, dubia roaches and calci worms.  A sustainable, more affordable housing solution for nutritious feed for your pets. PLEASE NOTE: The carbon filters vary in shape and cut.

In The Box: habitat tray (1), perforated lid (1), tweezers (1), carbon pad (1)
Material: Made from 100% recycled fridge freezer plastic.
Weight: 15 oz.
Dimensions: 14" wide x 2 3/4"
Capacity: 1.25 Gallon / 5 Quart / 7.43 Liters per pod
Expansion: to increase capacity of your 3-Pod system
Shipping Details:
--BF-1:  2 lbs boxed | parcel size 13" x 14" x 4" Tall


Does not include:  blue beetle tray, bedding, grain, mealworms
SKU: BF-1       EAN 5070000716718          MSRP $40
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Warranty
Our habitats are very durable and designed last for years. They are warrantied for defects for 1 year from delivery.  This does not include the consumables (carbon filters).  Should an accident happen and a piece is damaged or broken, replacement parts are available - simply reach out.
Shipping
We normally shipping out units from our NC facility via Fedex Ground or USPS in 1-2 business days, weather permitting.  Delivery is usually less than a week, depending on zone.  We do not ship outside the USA.  If you need to make special shipping arrangements, simply contact our office and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.  Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands have a special order button above.
Returns
Customers may return product within 30 days of delivery.  Contact us for a RMA #.  A 15% restocking fee applies.  All returns should be send to Tar River Trading Post, 385 Fleming Road, Youngsville, NC 27596.
Damages
Any damaged or missing items should be reported to [email protected] within 48-72 hours.  For parcels lost or stolen, please additionally notify the carrier as well as our office as soon as this is discovered.  We do make an effort to have extra parts throughout the year, should they be needed.
Privacy
We do not collect or share your personal information with 3rd parties (unless required by law enforcement).  All payment transactions are secure and processed through SQUARE, STRIPE or PAYPAL.  We do not retain financial details of our clients.
Climate
Tar River Trading Post, LLC and BeoBia, LTD have made significant investments to reduce our carbon impacts.  TRTP's warehouse / distribution facility and workshop is now powered by solar (photovoltaics).  Our main processor, Stripe, directly funds carbon removal projects.  Except for US territories, we only ship via ground service to reduce emissions. 

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If you are a prospective reseller, educator or representative from a nonprofit or government agency and wish to purchase a sample unit for testing and evaluation purposes, we do make a small number of discounted units available annually.  These units are new and identical to the rest of our inventory.  The only condition is you cannot resell the sample (unless you of course become an authorized dealer).  Only 2 discounted samples per organization - commercial addresses from the 48 mainland states only, please.
Dealer Sample - Full 3 Pod Kit
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