Articles About Vermiculture

Worm Farm

Worm farm isn’t actually a farm where worms might be raised. Although raising worms is common as it allows individuals to raise large numbers of worms to sell as fish bait, animal food or for composting, raising worms is done under controlled conditions, usually indoors. Worm farm is actually a process of using worms to [...]

Worm Farming

Worm farming is actually another term for “worm composting” or “vermiculture.” Worm farming/worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called vermicompost. Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms [...]

Worm Composting

So what exactly is worm composting? In simple terms, worm composting is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.” When worms consume food scraps, the scraps become compost as they pass though the worms body. The compost [...]

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 [...]

Banded Woolly Bear

While the banded woolly bear does not use its bristles for protection, it has another defense mechanism. If handled or threatened in any way, the banded woolly bear will simply play dead.

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.

Where do earthworms live?

Besides the Sahara Desert, it is unlikely that you will find large numbers of worms living in “sandy” areas, especially sandy beaches. You see, the vast majority of worms on our planet can only survive under certain conditions.

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.

Earthworm Farms: The Bad & the Ugly

The massive amount of living creatures in a worm bin or farm is mainly beneficial. However, predators and other creatures find the composting process attractive, to the detriment of worm health.

Earthworms & Other Peaceful Inhabitants in the Bin

Earthworm bins are alive with activity. Many beneficial creatures, along with bacteria, molds, and fungi make it a comfortable and healthy environment.

Compost Tea

Compost tea is also referred to as “worm soup” and is an organic fertilizer and pesticide. Compost tea is the result of vermicomposting, or raising worms for adding to compost piles and in gardens.

Vermiculture

Vermiculture is the practice of ranching – with worms. As the population grows, the vermiculture worms are used or sold for composting and for bait.

Worm Castings

Worm castings are an amazing organic fertilizer for your garden! Worm castings look just like top soil, are rich in many nutrients, and have an earthy, pleasant smell.

Worm Farming and How to Build a Worm Farm

Worm farming can be a rewarding hobby, or even a second (or first!) job! And it’s easy to learn how to build a worm farm! So start a worm farm today!

Red Worms: Great for Vermiculture!

Red worms are among some of the best worms for composting, which is also known as “vermiculture”.


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