All About Worms

Wax worms are a destructive pest. Wax worms are also a delicious treat. It all depends on your point of view.

While many myths surround the tequila worm, the number one question about the tequila worm is “do people really eat it?”

The Mongolian Death Worm, a deadly beast said to be two to five feet in length, has never been confirmed. Nor, however, has the Mongolian Death Worm ever been disproved.

Roundworm, commonly called “round worms” or “round worm” is one of the most common worms to infect pets. But round worms can infect humans, too.

The inchworm, also known as “inch worm”, is the larva of the moth family Geometridae. The inch worm, although cute, is considered a garden pest.

Hook worms can be be transmitted by contaminated soil or feces. Currently it is believed that as many as one-fifth of the world’s population is infected with hook worms.

The Guinea worm is often referred to as the “fiery serpent”, likely due to the painful symptoms of Guinea worm disease. The life and survival of the Guinea worm is unique in many ways, often requiring a year for full development of the parasite, during which entire time the Guinea worm is painfully impacting a human host with that Guinea worm disease.

Worm farming can be a rewarding hobby, or even a second (or first!) job! And it’s easy to learn how to build a worm farm! So start a worm farm today!

Worm castings are an amazing organic fertilizer for your garden! Worm castings look just like top soil, are rich in many nutrients, and have an earthy, pleasant smell.

These ten great earthworm facts will convince you that the earthworm is an amazing creature. Test your own knowledge against these 10 great earth worm facts!