Archive for July, 2009

How to Get Rid of Horsehair Worms

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Horsehair worms can only parasitize suitable insect hosts, so after crushing pests such as crickets, millipedes, or centipedes, the worms will quickly exit the body and crawl for cover. Unless you kill them right after exiting the body, they parasitize another insect.

Cat Worms: How Harmful Are They?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Much like worms in humans, worms in cats can be harmful if left untreated. Some of the most common types of worms cause symptoms that could potentially be fatal. The most common types cat worms include hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms.

Internet Images of Worms in Humans: Real or Hoax?

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

So, you’re surfing the net and you come across of an image of a maggot wriggling out of a human nose or a picture of a breast with what appears to be larvae peeking out from inside the nipple. Is it real? A hoax? And what is the truth about worms in humans? We tell you here.

Green or Black, the Inchworm Will Attack

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Inchworms, whether green, black or brown, will not attack humans, but they will attack crops, plants, and gardens. In fact, inchworm eating habits can cause massive destruction to food crop foliage.

Are Feline Worms Contagious to Humans?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Certain feline worms can be contagious to humans. Two of the most common types of contagious feline worms include roundworm and ringworm. These types of worms are also easily transmitted between felines.

White Worms and Apple Trees

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Apple maggots eat the flesh inside of maturing apples and they are among the toughest worms to detect from the outside. The apple maggot is the larva of the apple maggot fly. Some are white, others are yellowish in color.

Red Worm Reproduction

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Red worms are very productive breeders. They lay one egg capsule every seven days or so and each capsule hatches an average of three to four earthworms, although seven or even a dozen per capsule is not uncommon.

Carpet Beetle Larvae: A Sticky Situation

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Carpet beetles will lay eggs in furs, carpets, and woolen fabrics. The eggs hatch in roughly two weeks. The sticky carpet beetle larvae will feed for different time periods, depending on the conditions.

Worm Composter

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Worm composters or “worm bins” will vary in size based on the scale of your composting project. Some worm composters are “small scale” while others may be “large scale.”

Worms in Apples

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

There are many different types of apple worms, but the two of the most common types are the apple maggot and codling moths.

The Most Effective Treatment Options for Dog Worms

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Cutting corners when it comes to dog worm treatment is dangerous. Most non-prescription medications don’t work, so caring for a dog with worms should only be done only under a vets care.

Worm Factory

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

A worm factory is another term for composting bin. A worm factory can be made at home or purchased from a store. Homemade worm factories may not be as sophisticated as store bought work factories, but if you’re short on cash and you are working on a small scale composting project, a homemade worm factory [...]

How to Get Rid of Flat Worms in the Scalp

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Although flatworms are considered the simplest of all worm groups, there are roughly 20,000 species in this group and they can do serious harm to humans. Flatworms (Red Planaria) can be microscopic or several feet long. They are typically rust-colored and thin and they do not have a skeleton or formal respiratory system.

Army Worm

Monday, July 20th, 2009

The army worm lives mostly in the southern United States, South America, some islands of the West Indies, and the tropics of Central America. The army worm can only survive the winter in the tropics and the warm Gulf areas of the U.S.

Worm Beds

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Worm beds are probably the most important components of a successful worm composting system. Worm beds can be made from either moist newspaper strips or moist leaves.

Worm Wood

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Most Artemisia plants have excellent insecticidal properties, but worm wood is by far the most potent.

How to Raise Earth Worms

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

When raising earth worms, you won’t have to “turn” your worm system. When composting, it is essential to turn your worm system to encourage aeration.

History of the Worm Virus

Friday, July 24th, 2009

The first Internet worm virus in history was released around 1988. Once released, the “Morris Worm” spread within a matter of hours infecting thousands of vulnerable machines across the country.

Worms the Game

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Worms the Game uses odd animation and bright landscapes to create a wacky and wild war-like game for all ages.

Worm Virus Downloads

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

To get rid of worm viruses there are several free anti-worm virus downloads available on the web. It is important to note that, before downloading any type of free worm remover software, it is extremely important to make sure that the software originated from a trusted source.

Why Do Birds Eat Worms?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Birds crave protein, but birds eat worms for a variety of other reasons as well.

How to Control Millipedes

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

One of the easiest ways to control millipede populations is to take away their food and shelter source. If you destroy their feeding and breeding grounds they will hunt for another place to dine and reproduce.

Should I Discard Clothing That May Have Come In Contact With Worms?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Clothes worms are likely to feed on wool and cotton, but rarely will they feed on nylon, acrylic, or polyester. In fact, they prefer not to gnaw on any type of synthetic fiber.