Barton Bait Distributors, Inc. · Since 1966
Great catches. Healthy pets. Live bait since 1966.
Live crickets and worms for the water, the terrarium, and everything you care for. Welcome to Barton Bait.
Since 1966Family roots
4 generationsCricket farming
6 warehousesFull of crickets
Find your next catch. Feed your favorite pet.
Live bait. Plenty of possibilities.
From the tackle box to the terrarium, find the right live bait and feeders for your needs.
Farm-raised banded crickets
The right cricket starts with the right size.
Choose your size and count in one place. Our banded crickets are available for reptile and amphibian keepers, bird owners, and anglers.
- Five sizes, from pinhead to large
- Counts from 100 to 5,000, depending on size
- Size and care guides to help you choose
A family tradition, still growing
Four generations. One family business.
Managed by Sam Barton, a fourth-generation cricket farmer, Barton Bait Distributors, Inc. carries on a family cricket-farming tradition that began in 1966.
Today, we have six warehouses full of crickets. Behind every order is a business built around raising, handling, and caring for live insects.
Explore our story & farm
A look inside our cricket-rearing operationA little know-how goes a long way
Keep learning. Keep them thriving.
Getting started
Keep your crickets thriving
Simple guidance for receiving, housing, and caring for your live crickets.
Read the guide Choose with confidenceFind the right feeder size
Understand which cricket size is a good fit for your pet before you order.
Read the guide Better everyday careKnow your pet’s needs
Explore practical care sheets for reptiles, amphibians, and feeder insects.
Read the guideLet’s find what you need
Questions before you order?
Need help choosing a cricket size, selecting worms, or planning an order? Get in touch with Barton Bait.
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