Archive for August, 2009

Worms World Party

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Worms World Party, part of the second generation of worm games, uses a combination of wacky animation and colorful landscapes to create a wild war game that’s fun for all ages.

Bathroom Worms: Control and Prevention

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Biological control, such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), can be effective against bathroom worms as well as insecticides. Bt is a naturally occurring bacterial disease of insects that are also the active ingredient in some insecticides.

Summon the Worms MP3

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Summon the Worm is a song composed by American producer, conductor, and composer Brian Tyler. Summon the Worm, from Children of Dune, was also featured as the leader for the show Peking Express – a Belgian/Dutch production

Worms Way

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Established in 1985, Worm’s Way sells earth friendly gardening products for both indoor and outdoor gardens.

Biblical Meaning “The Worm Never Dies”

Friday, August 7th, 2009

The saying or phrase, “The Worm Never Dies” and a number of variations it, can be found in many translations of Mark 9:48. The translation that’s easiest to understand is the “God’s word” translation (1995): “In hell worms that eat the body never die, and the fire is never put out.” Mark 9:48 borrowed “The [...]

My Cat Has Worms: What Should I Do?

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Although cat worms are rarely fatal, there is no substitute for a doctor’s diagnosis and care. So please, see your vet as soon as possible.

Eye Worms in Animals

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Symptoms of eye worms in animals range from watery eyes and cloudiness to inflammation and swelling.

Tequila Worm

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Because enough people believed in the myth that the worm contained mescaline, the marketing worked to sell the inferior American versions of “tequila.”

Can of Worms

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Can of Worms or “Can-O-Worms” is an odorless and user-friendly compisting system that can be used to fertilize both indoor and outdoor plants.

What Are the Different Types of Green Worms?

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, and diamondback worms are all green in color, but vary in richness.

Heartworm in Dogs

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Heartworm does not discriminate. Dogs of all kinds can become infected with heartworm through insect bites, particularly mosquito bites. When a mosquito bites a dog, the infection is transmitted through the dog’s skin. Fortunately heartworm is preventable, and heartworm preventive medicine can be purchased without a prescription through a number of reputable online sources.

Worm Control 101

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Bacillus thuringiensis, a wilt pathogen, is available to gardeners to help control worm infestations. Fortunately, this pathogen is only toxic to insects.

Cat Worm Treatment: Things You Should Know

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Certain cat worms can be contagious to humans. Three of the most common types of contagious cat worms include roundworm, ringworm, and tapeworms. These types of worms are also easily transmitted between cats.

Guinea Worm or Gag?

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

While it is true that human parasites do exist, chances are, a six-twelve inch worm will not come wriggling out of anyone’s head or nose, especially if they live in a developed country.

Treatments for Worms in Humans

Friday, August 21st, 2009

If you suspect that you have worms, it is extremely important that you see your doctor immediately. While many over the counter products and herbal remedies may help ease symptoms and others claim to cure human parasites alltogether, there is absolutely no substitute for a doctor’s diagnosis and care, especially if your symptoms are severe. [...]

Worm Growing

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Worm growing is usually done under controlled conditions and indoors. Worm growing is actually a process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called vermicompost.

How to Kill Worms in Pecan Trees

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Killing worms in pecan trees can be tricky as many chemicals and pesticides that are meant to kill pests can actually kill the beneficial earthworms living in the soil below.

Worm Condo

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Worm condos – commonly known as “worm bins,” are used for worm composting. Depending on the scale of your composting project, the size of your worm condo will vary.

“Sand Case” Carrying Worm?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Worms called gastrotrichs have bodies covered with tiny tubes that secrete a cement. The cement tubes make it appear as though the worm is carrying a case filled with sand!

How to Start a Worm Farm

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Worm farm material is ready to use immediately or if you choose, you can store it for later use. Worm compost can be added directly into your potting soil or mixed in with your garden soil as a soil amendment. If you notice a worm or two in the compost, don’t be alarmed. This is fairly common.

Identifying Worms

Monday, August 31st, 2009

There are three broad ecological groups that have been identified for earthworms including: epigeic, endogeic, and anecic. The groups are based on what the earthworms eat and where they tend to live in the soil.