Archive for February, 2011

Squirming Underneath the Skin: Could it be Morgellons?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

In addition to a squirming underneath the skin or a feeling that thin worms are crawling underneath the skin, individuals with Morgellons Disease report black threadlike materials on the skin or black specks or materials on the clothing.

Dogs with Worms

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Dogs with worms will show a number of symptoms that will tell you that he has an infection. With the exception of heartworm, most dog worms will cause similar symptoms.

Ringworm Cures

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Oral ring worm treatment options include griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, and Gris-PEG), terbinafine, itraconazole (Sporanox), and fluconazole (Diflucan). When used properly, these treatment options will not have a negative effect on the liver.

Can You Use All Worm Castings for Plants?

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Also called “vermicompost” or “worm compost,” castings are such powerful fertilizers because worms eat nutrient packed fruit and vegetable scraps. When worms consume vegetable scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost exits the worm’s body through its tail.

Can You Get Ring Worm from Ticks?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Ringworm is most often transmitted through damp areas such as public showers and locker rooms. The second most common means of contracting ringworm is from pets.

Where Can I Find Ribbon Worms?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Ribbon worms have several other unique abilities and traits. Some may have separate male and female organs (dioecious) while others may have both male and female organs (hermaphroditic). Ribbon worms can also regenerate chopped or damaged parts of their body.

Silk Worm Farm

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

It is estimated that approximately 75 million pounds of raw silk are produced each year on silkworm farms. It takes more than 3,000 cocoons to make one pound of silk and more than 10 billion pounds of mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms that produce the silk.

Lsasblaster Worm Remover Download

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

There are several things you can try to remove the lsasblaster “worm.” (1) You can download Norton Internet Security 2010 and use as a removal tool or (2) you can attempt to remove the worm on your own.

Vegetable Eating Worms

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Early detection is a good way to prevent vegetable eating worms from multiplying out of control. All you have to do is inspect your plants daily to check for signs of brown or gray moths and white butterflies. You should also inspect for eggs and larvae (worms).

How Do You Know If Your Dog Has Worms?

Monday, February 14th, 2011

If you don’t have your pet screened often, you will have to become familiar with the symptoms of worms. One of the most obvious ways to determine if your dog has worms is to take a quick look at your pets feces. Worms can be seen protruding from your dog’s waste without examining closely.

Red Worms for Sale Near Vancouver, WA

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

While there are plenty of places to find red worms for sale near Vancouver, WA, you can also purchase red worms online through dozens of retailers. You can buy worms from sites such as Planet Natural and Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm.

How Light and Heat Affect Worms

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

While light will not kill a worm on contact, the effects of sunlight will. If a worm spends too much time in direct sunlight, usually one hour, it will become paralyzed.

How to Eat Fried Worms Summary

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

How to Eat Fried Worms is a classic children’s story that was originally published in 1973. The book has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and it’s author, Thomas Rockwell has received numerous awards including The Mark Twain Award, The California Young Reader Medal, and The Sequoyah Book Award for How to Eat Fried Worms.

Feline Worm Identification

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Ringworm lives in dead skin, while hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms, live in the cat’s intestines. Also known as dermatophytosis, ringworm is an infection in the dead layer of the skin, hair, and nails. The fungus uses dead tissue, called keratin, in the skin as a source of nutrition.

Bag of Worms (Varicocele)

Monday, February 21st, 2011

The condition does not have anything to do with worms, but it is often called “bag of worms” because the scrotum can often feel like carrying a bag of worms.

Are Earthworm Bites Poisonous?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Earthworms are gentle creatures. They do not bite, and they do not excrete poisonous juices. In fact, earthworms are just the opposite of poisonous.

Tongue Worm

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Many species of tongue worms have superficial ringlike markings. This gives them the appearance of being segmented.

Sunflower Seed Worms

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Outside of ingesting some extra protein and niacin, the Indian meal moth larvae does not have any known diseases, it doesn’t carry any known parasites and it doesn’t carry any harmful pathogens.

What Are the Different Worm Species?

Friday, February 25th, 2011

An inchworm is the larvae of moths, of the family Geometridae (phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, order Lepidoptera). This large, widely diffused group has more than 1,200 species indigenous to North America.

Help! My Cat Threw Up Two Tapeworms

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Symptoms of worm infections are similar regardless of the worm that has infected the cat or kitten. The only way to be 100% sure of the types of worms infecting your animal is to provide a stool sample to your local veterinarian for testing.