Archive for December, 2010

What Is the Difference Between Maggots and Larvae?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

They can also cause lesions. If you have an infestation and you are trying to get rid of maggots, spraying them with insecticide, dousing them with hydrochloric acid or pouring salt over them just won’t work.

How to Get Rid of Milkwood Tree Worms

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Without earthworms, your precious pecan tree, milkwood tree or apple tree could not survive. Earthworms play an important role in helping the earth’s trees, plants, fruits, and vegetables thrive.

Flatworm Types

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Land-dwelling flatworms can be spotted in the early morning hours, especially after a hard rain. They are nocturnal, however, and they love wet surfaces.

Natural Cat Worm Cures?

Monday, December 6th, 2010

If your vet determines that your cat has hookworm, tapeworm, roundworm, or whipworm he may prescribe antibiotics, diet changes, and exercise. While these types of worms are rarely fatal, heartworm can cause sudden, serious, and even fatal disease in cats. Even

Arachnocampa (Glow Worm)

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

These stunning creatures can only be found in Australia and New Zealand and they have the amazing ability to produce light naturally. The process glow worms use to produce light is called bioluminescence.

Organic Dog Worm Cures

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Garlic, wheat bran and pumpkin seeds are considered common organic dog worm cures by some, unfortunately, most organic “cures” do not work.

Where Are Screwworms From?

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Screwworms have been eradicated from Central America, Mexico, and the United States. However, the U.S. Department of Health still fears that the screwworm will make its way back into the U.S. through an infected animal.

What is Peace Silk?

Friday, December 10th, 2010

The degumming and spinning process used to create peace silk allows the moth to safely emerge from the cocoon and live out the remainder of its life cycle — in peace.

Are Tubeworms Really Made of Tubes?

Monday, December 13th, 2010

During this time, bacteria enter through the mouth and gut, so they have stores. As the tubeworm grows, the mouth and gut disappear.

What is a Banded Woolly Bear Worm?

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

After the Isabella tiger moth lays its eggs, the banded woolly bear emerges in the fall. It remains in caterpillar form during the winter. It produces a substance called cryoprotectant, which protects it from the cold during the freezing winter months.

Where Do Worms Go in the Winter?

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

When the temperature of the soil reaches around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the worms will make their way back to the upper parts of soil and any eggs will hatch.

Stuxnet Worm Still at Work (Update)

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The worm works by exploiting three holes in Windows. It targets computers running Siemens software, which is commonly used industrial control systems.

African Nightcrawlers

Friday, December 17th, 2010

When the African nightcrawler eats organic matter such as leaves and grass, the worms’ excrememt, called “castings,” becomes a powerful fertilizer that can be used by gardeners and farmers to help manage crops.

What is a Sober Worm?

Monday, December 20th, 2010

According to Symantec, the Sober Worm then uses its own SMTP engine to send itself to all the email addresses it finds. The subject in the email may be any of the following. . .

What are Kitten Worms?

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

No matter how your kitten becomes infected with worms, he must be treated immediately to avoid any serious problems.

Roundworm Infection in Pets

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Before examining your pet’s feces and paws, it is important to know the difference between how certain parasitic worms look. Roundworms look like spaghetti and tapeworm segments look like grains of rice.

Coughing Up Worms

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

In the earliest stages of heartworm, there are no abnormal signs of infection. Even in mild cases, however, coughing is present. In the moderate stage, you may notice more intense coughing, exercise intolerance, and abnormal lung sounds.

Types of Fishing Worms

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Red worms are quite easy to use as bait as they can survive a wide range of temperatures ranging from 38 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Once on the hook, the red worm becomes quite active.

How to Identify Parasite Worms

Monday, December 27th, 2010

You can identify them by becoming familiar with the way common parasite worms look or you may browse through images online.

Interesting Facts About Wax Worms

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Wax worms look like dull white caterpillars. They have thick bodies and a dark head. After mating, the female wax worm will lays her eggs and the cycle will begin again.

What is Worm Art?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Worm art may be found under science & technical, nature, or animals. If you would like to browse through worm art (clip art), please visit the official Microsoft Office images site.

Alien Worm

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

An alein worm is actually a newly discovered worm—at least by the water and sewer company in Raleigh, North Carolina, that lives inside old pipes.

What is a Jack Pine Budworm?

Friday, December 31st, 2010

The jack pine budworm occurs on a regular cycle, but the budworm has only one generation each year. Jack pine eggs typically hatch within 10-14 days.