Articles About Pest Worms
How to Make Webworms Available for Back Yard Birds
Webworms and tentworms are possible alternatives for feeding the neighborhood birds. Here are a few tips on making these pests easily available for your back yard visitors.
Cutworms: Damaging Pests in Gardens & CropsCutworms are moth larvae that can create widespread damage in home gardens and commercial crops. Many types of cutworms exist that feed in different ways to destroy various parts of plants.
Edible Worms: Tasty for Some & High in ProteinWorms, grubs, and insect larvae are tasty treats for many individuals around the world. They’re also gaining popularity in the U.S., for their protein and low-fat value.
Worm Parts and Other Mystery Ingredients in FoodA large number of the foods we eat contain worm parts and bits of insects, plus a possible rodent hair or two. Essentially, they cause no harm and many add to the protein content of our meals.
How to Get Rid of Worm Pests in the GardenWorm pests in the garden can cause considerable damage. At this caterpillar stage, they are the young of moths and butterflies and have voracious appetites.
Natural Controls for Webworms, Tent Caterpillars, and BagwormsMany individuals choose natural methods for the control of webworms, tent caterpillars and bagworms. Each worm species requires different tactics and home remedies are not always successful.
Worms in Pet FoodThe larval stage of any pantry pest may appear as worms in pet food. Dermestid beetles, in their caterpillar phase, are particularly fond of animal food, hair, and other household goods.
Treatment and Prevention of Mealworms in CabinetsMealworms are the larval state of many types of pests that invade pantries. Thriving on dry foods and sometimes in moist environments, mealworms can also appear in cabinets and from behind stoves and refrigerators.
Catalpa WormsCatalpa worms are recognized as pests when they defoliate catalpa trees. They are also prized as bait because catalpas emit a green fluid that’s aromatic and attractive to fish.
Brownish Black Worms that Curl Up - MillipedesIn small or large quantities, small brownish black worms that curl up begin to show up in the spring. These are probably millipedes and when they appear inside, that means there’s a population outdoors.
Army WormsArmy worms are serious pests for residential turf and commercial crops. Before turning into moths, army worms have voracious appetites.
Tree Pests: Bagworms, Tentworms, and WebwormsBagworms, tentworms, and webworms feed on tree leaves and can create varying levels of damage. Evergreens and deciduous trees are all at risk from infestations by these unsightly worms.
Millipedes: “Crusty, Crunchy Worms”Millipedes are often identified as crusty, crunchy “worms.” Generally harmless, even in large numbers, millipedes often invade homes, particularly basements and crawl spaces.
Worms in Food: Identifying the Indian Meal Moth LarvaeWorms inching along in pantry foods are probably larvae of the Indianmeal moth. These worm-like creatures leave trails of silky threads and webbing behind in grains and many other products.
Grub WormsGrub worms, with their white C-shaped bodies, are lawn pests that are difficult to eradicate. In the larvae, or grub stage, grub worms feast on the turf’s root system.
The Inch Worm (Inchworm)The inchworm, also known as “inch worm”, is the larva of the moth family Geometridae. The inch worm, although cute, is considered a garden pest.
Wax WormsWax worms are a destructive pest. Wax worms are also a delicious treat. It all depends on your point of view.
Meal WormsMeal worms are among the most common worms in the home, both as they eat through your pantry, and as meal worms are used as food for pet lizards and fish.
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