Transform Science Education With our Living Metamorph Labs

Real Metamorphosis. Real Sustainability. Real Discovery.

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At The Worm House, we design and manufacture advanced breeding boxes for Darkling Beetles—better known as superworms and mealworms. Our Educational Labs bring one of nature’s most extraordinary processes, metamorphosis, directly into the classroom.

These are not static displays. They’re living systems that turn complex ideas into hands-on exploration—deepening understanding in ways textbooks and videos simply can’t.

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A Front-Row Seat to Nature’s Hidden World

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Students can observe the entire life cycle in real time:

• Beetles mating and laying eggs in a 3D-printed egg trap

• Tiny larvae hatching—smaller than a pinhead

• Colour shifts from white to brown as they grow through multiple moults

• Pupation and emergence of the next generation of adult beetles

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Every day reveals something new, creating an ongoing sense of curiosity and wonder.

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Built for the Classroom

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Our breeding boxes integrate seamlessly into science curricula for Key Stages 2 and 3, supporting learning in:

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• Life cycles

• Ecology and food chains

• Adaptation and evolution

• Materials and environmental science

• Sustainability and circular-economy principles

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It’s hands-on, cross-curricular learning that feels like a nature documentary brought to life.

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Science Meets Sustainability

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These remarkable insects can consume certain types of plastic and convert them into nutrient-rich compost.

This gives schools a powerful, practical way to teach:

• Plastic waste reduction

• Recycling and biodegradation

• Sustainable systems thinking

• Real-world environmental solutions

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Students don’t just learn about sustainability—they participate in it.

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Why Schools Love It

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“They stimulate excellent engagement from our students – both in terms of the biology and their real-world application. We have used the larvae in lessons across the curriculum – from ecology to the human effects on our environment. The students are in awe (and a little bit of horror) of these guys!”
— Head of Biology, Bohunt School

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Bring Real-World STEM Learning to Your School

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Whether you’re focused on boosting STEM engagement, enriching biology lessons, or introducing sustainability in a hands-on way, our Educational Labs offer an unforgettable learning experience.

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