Also known as “white grubs” or “white grub worms,” grub worms are the larvae of scarab beetles. White grub worms are either white or gray, with a dark posterior abdomen and a brown head. Their longish wormlike bodies curl into C-shape. If you see a grub worm or several grub worms writhing around on your [...]
“Worm farm” is actually another term for “worm compost” or “vermiculture.” Worm farming or worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost exits [...]
The earthworm is by far the most vast and varied group of segmented worms on the planet. Just think, there are more than 2,700 different types or earthworm living in every corner of the earth today.
Before attempting to get rid of grub worms, you can confirm that you have an infestation by digging up the top three to four inches of soil, roots, and thatch. Simply sift through the materials and look for the larvae. If you find them, then its time to explore treatment options.
If you witnessed a worm-like creature, with what appears to be more than 100 legs, racing across your kitchen floor, chances are it wasn’t really a worm. While it’s easy to mistake these leggy creatures for worms due to their elongated segmented-like bodies, the more accurate you are at identifying them, the better you will [...]
There are more than 40 species of insects that have a grub worm larval stage. These insects can vary in size from the very small at 3/4 inches up to the very large at 1-1/2 inches or more. Grub worms are typically at their largest in the spring.
About Grub Worms
Also known as “white grubs” [...]
If you have ever unpacked a storage bin or chest filled with clothes only to find a bunch of holes in them, chances are the larvae of a tiny moth attacked your duds. And not just any larvae, but the larvae of a strange and annoying type of house pest called the case-bearing clothes moth [...]
There are a number of worms that crave apples just as much as us humans. They come in all shapes and sizes and some cause more damage than others. But two of the most common types of apple tree worms are the “apple maggot” and “codling moths.”
About Apple Maggots
Apple maggots are white worms that [...]
The only time that silkworms do not produce silk is during the early life stages of this unique creature. Once they start spinning, there is no way to stop them. These valuable and amazing wonders can spin a cocoon that creates a silk thread measuring up to 600 meters (1,968 feet) in length.
While one [...]
Hook worm is a condition characterized by an infestation of parasites in the intestines of animals. Intestinal parasites that are quite common in cats and dogs, particularly kittens and puppies. They can also infect humans. Hook worm, (also “hookworm”) can be found throughout North America, but some types of hook worm are more likely to [...]
Booger worm is a computer virus that can cause a variety of problems with your computer system. It can do everything from prevent programs from opening to disabling your system altogether. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your system from booger worm and you may even be able to remove booger worm from your system [...]
The catalpa worm is the larva of the sphinx moth. This black and yellow caterpillar infests the catalpa tree, feeding mainly off of the trees leaves. It is considered a pest mainly because the catalpa tree is popular for it’s magnificent wood, which is used for fine cabinetry. The catalpa tree belongs to the family [...]
The Internet is a great source for information, it makes shopping, paying bills and making travel arrangements easy, and it’s a great way to stay in touch with friends and family currently living in faraway places. Unfortunately, the Internet attracts a large number of hackers, predators, and thieves that can get into your system and [...]
Tent worms are classified in the phylum Arthropoda class Insecta, order Lepidoptera, superfamily Bombycoidea, and family Lasiocampidae. Also called “tent caterpillar,” the tent worm earned its name for the large silk tents or webs that they spin during the spring in the cracks and cervices of trees. Their favorite places to spin are apple trees [...]
There are more than 3,200 types of parasites in existence today and at any given time, the human body may be infected with dozens of them. The most common parasite in humans is the worm. Parasites are divided into the following categories: Cestoda, Nematoda, Protozoa, and Trematoda. Some are microscopic while some worms in humans [...]
If your computer is infected with a worm virus, don’t panic. In most cases, a worm virus can be removed for free. Before we dive into the free ways to remove a worm virus, it’s important to understand exactly what worm virus are, the different kinds, and what problems each can cause.
What are worm [...]
There are several ways to control and prevent mealworms. But before we discuss control and prevention measures, continue reading to find out all about mealworms and their many uses.
About Mealworms
There are several types of worms that can be used as bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. Two of the most popular types of worms [...]
If your computer is infected with a worm virus, it’s not necessarily the end of the world. In fact, in most cases, a worm virus can be removed — for free. Before we dive into the free ways to remove a worm virus, it’s important to understand exactly what worm virus are, the different kinds, [...]
A!Worm is a malicious software program (malware) that can damage or completely disable your computer. The A!Worm could have been created by one of millions of hackers or computer geeks or even a group of hackers that may be interested in creating chaos, stealing your identity, or stealing your credit card information, bank information, etc. [...]
There are several types of worms that infect sheep. They reside in the stomach and small intestine of the sheep, and they are blood suckers. Just a few of the different types of worms in sheep include the Barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) and the Hairworm (Trichostrongylus). Both the Barber pole worm and the Hairworm [...]
If you’ve noticed small worm-like creatures crawling around on your bathroom floor or around the drains in your sinks, chances are they are the larvae of the moth fly. Moth flies, also called “drain flies,” “filter flies,” or “sewer flies,” are grayish or dark. They have hundreds of fine hairs covering the wings and the [...]
If you want to keep your composting worms alive, all that is needed is to follow a few simple steps. Having some knowledge about composting is useful as well. Continue reading to find out about worm composting and the steps needed to be successful at it.
About Worm Composting
So what exactly is worm composting? In [...]