Articles About Meal Worms

Worms in Frozen Food?

It is possible that the worms made their way into your frozen goods from other sources such as grains, cereal, or fine fibers.

Why Do Birds Eat Worms?

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

The Indian Meal Moth and Its Larvae: America’s Number One Cupboard Pest

The female Indian meal moth lays its eggs in suitable larval food. It may take from 27-305 days for the egg to develop into an adult. Seven or eight generations may occur in a year.

Worms in Sunflower Seeds

If you have ingested an Indian meal moth, don’t panic. Outside of ingesting some extra protein and niacin with your meal, the Indian meal moth does not have any known diseases, it doesn’t carry any known parasites or nor does it carry any harmful pathogens. Other similar insects such as the flour beetle and the [...]

The Basics of Blood Worms

Not to be confused with the leech, which is a carnivorous or bloodsucking worm, the bloodworm is the larvae of the midge and it feeds on algae and detritus. Blood worms are red because their blood plasma contains haemoglobin, like human blood. Also spelled “hemoglobin,” haemoglobin increases its ability to take up oxygen. The larvae [...]

How to Control and Prevent Mealworms

There are several ways to control and prevent mealworms. But before we discuss control and prevention measures, continue reading to find out all about mealworms and their many uses.
About Mealworms
There are several types of worms that can be used as bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. Two of the most popular types of worms [...]

The Indian Meal Moth: Harmful if Swallowed?

Outside of ingesting some extra protein and niacin with your meal, the Indian meal moth does not have any known diseases, it doesn’t carry any known parasites or nor does it carry any harmful pathogens.

Meal Worms

There are several types of worms that can be used as bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. Two of the most popular types include the Bait Worm and the Meal Worm. Meal worms are the larva of the mealworm beetle, which is the species of darkling beetle. Because of their high protein content, meal worms [...]

How to get rid of blackworm infestations in commercial structures

Blackworms can be found in just about any city, town or rural area in the United States. They typically live in muddy areas, especially shallow water. Blackworms can be found in droves in ponds and marshes. It is not uncommon for blackworms to migrate to other warm, moist or humid areas. Blackworms belong to the [...]

Worms

There are more than 2,700 species of earthworms in existence today and they can be found in just about every corner of the earth. They live in trees, in bark, and under rocks as well as along rivers and near springs, and ponds. Their favorite place to live, however, is in the earth’s rich soil. [...]

Bait Worms

Believe it or not, the market for bait worms is huge in the U.S. and in most other parts of the world. It is estimated that in the state of Maine alone, more than 200 tons of bait worms are produced each year and in the UK, more than 700 tons are produced each year for both commercial and personal use.

The Catalpa Sphinx (Black and Yellow Worm)

The glow worm may attract the most attention when it comes to intrigue and beauty, but there is another “worm� that may attract attention for an altogether different reason. This worm is so odd looking, that one can’t help but wonder “what kind of worm is that?� That black and yellow worm that you spotted dangling from a lone leaf or making its way up the trunk of a tree is commonly called a Catalpa Sphinx. Cool name for a cool worm, huh?

Wax Worms Effect on Human Skin

According to the Cornell Waste Management Institute of the famed Cornell University, worms do not bite. In fact, in nature wax worms do not feed on anything but pollen, honey, cocoons, and beeswax. Wax worm breeders have no problems feeding their inventory of wax worms without the help of pollen and cocoons. These squirmy little creatures can also survive off of an artificial diet of a mixture of dog food, water, and honey or a mixture of Gerber’s mixed cereal, glycerin, honey, and water.

Edible Worms: Tasty for Some & High in Protein

Worms, 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 Food

A 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.

Treatment and Prevention of Mealworms in Cabinets

Mealworms 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.

Worms in Food: Identifying the Indian Meal Moth Larvae

Worms 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.

Meal Worms

Meal 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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