Product Description
Spike Care & Info (Blue Bottle Fly Larvae/ Pupae)
Storage:
Spikes must be refrigerated at 33–39°F for optimal freshness — the crisper drawer in your fridge is the ideal spot. When stored properly, they can last up to 4 weeks.
Pupation Notice:
Spikes are intended to pupate into Blue Bottle Flies. They may begin this process during transit and arrive as chrysalises (pupae). Adult flies measure about 10–11mm.
⚠️ Important Use Tips:
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Only use dry, cream-colored spikes.
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If spikes become brown or moist, discard them.
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Healthy chrysalises can be kept until flies emerge.
?Nutritional Value:
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Protein: 20%
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Fat: 6%
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Digestibility: 94%
Spikes are soft-bodied, highly digestible, and packed with nutrition. They’re similar in size to small waxworms (about 3/8" to 1/2" long).
Natural & Appealing:
In the wild, fly larvae are a natural part of the diet for fish, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. Spikes are just as irresistible as waxworms!
Great for Birds & Fishing:
Wild birds love spikes — they fit in most feeders. Anglers also use them year-round on small hooks or jigs. Originally a winter ice-fishing bait, spikes are now praised as one of the best baits available.
