Category: Meal Worms
Reader Finds Mealworms in Bathroom
One of our readers has been discovering brown creatures in her bathroom. We believe the specimens are mealworms, which are usually considered to be household pests.
Brown Segmented Worm is a Mealworm
A couple of days ago, a reader reached out to us because he continues to discover a brown worm-like organism in his hallway every day for the past week. He wonders what kind of creature he is dealing with.
Worm Found in Bread
We just received a cryptic message from one of our readers: “Why was this worm we found in my bread?” The reader didn’t include a photo with her question, so we have no idea what the worm in question looks like, or if it is even a worm.
Worms or Larvae in Kitchen Drawers and on Counters
A reader wrote to us recently about some worms she is finding in her kitchen drawers and occasionally on her kitchen counters. For several reasons, we know that the “worms” in the drawers are actually larvae, so we’ll drop the word “worm” from here on out for the sake of accuracy. The larvae were identified as “carpet bugs” by a “carpet guy,” who told the reader she needed to steam clean her house (naturally) and use some sort of pesticide. This is where the reader’s email ends – she actually doesn’t ask any question – but we are assuming she at least wants to know what the larvae in kitchen drawers are, and once we arrive at an identification, we can briefly touch on the matter of getting rid of them.
Do You Need an Exterminator to Get Rid of Mealworms?
A reader wrote to use recently with a straightforward question: “How do you get rid of meal worms in a pantry?” She is further wondering if you need an exterminator to get rid of mealworms (or “meal worms,” as the reader put it, which is correct as well), or if she can handle getting rid of the worms herself. Presumably, the reader is dealing with mealworms in her pantry, or else she is just curious about mealworm infestations in pantries. In any case, we do have some helpful information for getting rid of mealworms, which in normal cases should not require an exterminator.
Tiny Brown Worms in Laundry, Bathroom, and Kitchen
A reader wrote to us about some tiny brown worms she has been finding in various places around her house, including her laundry basket, her bathroom, and her kitchen counter. When the reader says “tiny,” she means it, as she only estimates the worms to be about a quarter of an inch (or six millimeters) in length. The reader says that the worms look like the “ones found in old baking flour,” although she herself hasn’t found them in baking flour. She is wondering what the tiny brown worms are, and she is also wondering how she can get rid of them.
What Do Mealworms Eat?
Mealworms are packed with protein and they are considered low fat. Surprisingly, mealworms are consumed by humans in some parts of the world.
Benefits of Dry Meal Worms
While both dried and live mealworms are packed with protein, fat, and fiber, dried mealworms last longer.
Sunflower Seed Worms Effect on the Digestive System
The Indian meal moth does not have any known diseases, it doesn’t carry any known parasites, and it does it carry any harmful pathogens. This larvae or worm is made up of mostly protein and niacin.
Dried Meal Worms
If you decide that live mealworms is the only way to go, you can purchase them at bait shops, pet stores, or online. You can also raise mealworms on your own.
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.
Mealy Worms
The mealy worm is the larva of the mealworm beetle, which is a species of the darkling beetle. Because of their high protein content, mealy worms are mostly used as a food source, but they can also be used for composting.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
