Blanched Whole Crickets — Protein Food for Ants
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Description
Give the workers something to dismember. Blanched Whole Crickets are pre-killed, briefly boiled crickets preserved in a sealed jar — whole-prey protein for brood, ready to feed, with no live insects to store or escape. The classic protein source for growing colonies of Camponotus, Pheidole, Lasius and tropical species, and the format that lets workers process prey the way they do in the wild. Once opened, refrigerate and use within about a week, or freeze spare portions. Pairs with ANTonTOP jellies and a drinking dish.
Feed your brood real whole prey, no live insects to keep.
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Blanched Whole Crickets — protein food for ants
Some colonies do best with prey they can take apart, and that is what these are for. Blanched Whole Crickets are pre-killed, briefly boiled crickets preserved in a sealed jar: ready-to-feed whole-prey protein, with none of the storage, smell, escapes or hassle of live feeders. Protein is what raises brood, and a whole cricket gives the colony the natural feeding behaviour ants are built for: workers dismember the prey and carry the pieces back to the larvae. Blanching is a short boil with no chemicals, so the cricket keeps its natural texture while staying shelf-stable until you open the jar. Made in Europe and shipped from Poland with tracked EU, UK and worldwide delivery.
Specifications
| Type | preserved whole crickets |
| Processing | blanched (briefly boiled, no chemicals) |
| Format | sealed jar |
| Storage | refrigerate after opening and use within about 7 days; freeze spare portions to keep longer |
| Use | whole-prey protein food for ant colonies |
| Brand | ANTonTOP |
Why whole prey beats a paste
A paste is quick, but a whole cricket gives the workers something to dismember and lets the colony self-regulate how much it carries back to the brood — close to how ants feed in the wild, and a strong protein boost for growing larvae. For many keepers, crickets are the backbone of the protein side of the diet, with paste kept on hand as a quick top-up.
Who it’s for
Blanched crickets suit omnivorous and carnivorous species — Camponotus, Pheidole, Lasius and most tropical ants — through the active brood phase, when protein demand runs highest. They are made for keepers who want a proper protein feed without maintaining a live cricket culture. Granivores such as Messor live mainly on seeds, but still take the occasional protein item.
How to feed it
Drop one or two crickets in the arena, more for a larger colony. The workers will dismember them and carry the parts back to the nest. Remove any uneaten pieces within 1–2 days to head off mould. Feed protein more heavily through growth and brood-rearing, and ease right off during winter rest for hibernating species.
Care and maintenance
Once the jar is open, keep it in the fridge and use the contents within about 7 days. Better still, split the jar into portions and freeze what you will not use soon — especially for a small colony that feeds slowly — so none of it goes to waste. It is only mildly scented when fresh; once a cricket is in the arena it spoils within a day or two, which is why leftovers should come out promptly.
Pairs well with
Protein is one half of a balanced diet — pair the crickets with our Flavoured Ant Jelly or Energy Ant Jelly for carbohydrate, and keep a drinking bowl of fresh water nearby. Cricket Jam is the paste alternative when you want a quicker, lower-prep protein feed.
FAQ
How many crickets per feeding?
Roughly — a small colony takes about one cricket a week; a medium colony one or two every few days; a large colony several a day. Adjust to how quickly they are taken.
Do I have to handle live insects?
No. The crickets are pre-killed and preserved, ready to feed straight from the jar, with no live feeders to keep or escape.
Why whole crickets rather than a paste?
Whole prey gives workers something to dismember and lets the colony self-regulate how much it carries back — closer to wild feeding. Paste is the quicker, lower-prep option when you want it.
How do I store it after opening?
Keep the jar in the fridge and use within about 7 days. For slower-feeding or small colonies, portion it and freeze what you will not use soon so nothing is wasted.
Which species is it for?
Omnivorous and carnivorous ants — Camponotus, Pheidole, Lasius and tropical species. Seed-eaters like Messor take protein only occasionally.
Is protein alone enough?
No. Brood needs protein, but adult workers need carbohydrate too. Pair the crickets with jelly or another sugar source for a balanced diet.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Dispatched from Poland within 24 hours with tracked EU, UK and worldwide delivery.
A note on care: each item is built for a specific job — please use it only as intended. Responsibility for correct, safe use rests with the keeper; ANTonTOP accepts no liability for misuse or damage from improper use.
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