Large, milky white wax worms are not limited to winter fishing. Keep fish interested during the open water season by using wax worms.
Fewer anglers are using wax worms during the open water season larger pan fish will often respond to these delicious worms because they are different from the usual bait they are seeing in heavily fished waters.
Wax worms are an ideal food for pets, reptiles, amphibians and both caged and wild birds. Just toss a handful in your bird feeder and watch the birds come. These soft-bodied wax worms are high in protein and calcium they are also relatively fattening and should thus be fed as treats not as a sole diet.
Animals absolutely love the taste of them. Wax worms are easily digested and a favorite food source of many pets and fish.