[sweetliberty]

"Beetles and larva just isn't something I could do."

I COULD do it, and have plenty of room in the shed that it wouldn't have to be in the house, but I'm not inclined to take on such a project. Besides, I expect the ground here is rich with them. I saw many similar looking critters when digging around out there planting Daffodils today. I can't imagine why the things are so expensive to buy, especially in an area where insects are so abundant.

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes, I agree. .75 for a dozen is a hefty price for some meal worms. They know birders feed them and that's why I think it's expensive. Especially, when they eat them in minutes. It's not like they are a delicacy. Where you live sounds like they have plenty of insects to eat. From all the birds you see, they sure are thriving where you are. :)

Even if I would do it, I have no place other than the house and no way! I imagine my luck would be going through all the trouble and having a group of Starlings down them in seconds. LOL.