Tag: worms in pool
Gray Tadpole-like Creatures Found Swimming in Hot Tub
“My friend’s hot tub hasn’t been cleaned since May”, writes this reader about the gray organism pictured below. “Was looking at it today and there are thousands of these clear, tadpole-like creatures swimming around. I’ll attach a video and picture. I’m from Fife, Scotland.” To start with, we have to point out how blurry this photo is. Because of this, we will not be able to give a confident identification of this creature. We are only guessing that the gray object in the photo is the tadpole-like organism our reader is referring to.
Hundreds of Earthworms Discovered in Pool After Rain
“I find hundreds of earthworms in my pool after it has rained”, writes this reader in their submission, which does not include any pictures or videos. “It looks like a mass suicide? Now, I read they can survive for up to two weeks under water. Is the chlorine in the pool toxic for them, and how can I help them get back into the ground?” To start with, whether or not earthworms can survive underwater for two weeks seems to be a debatable topic. Some sources say they can survive for weeks underwater, while others say they can survive for hours. Our take is that this would be entirely dependent on the species. There are species of earthworms that belong to a group of worms called ‘bloodworms’. They are typically red in color, which they get from the excess production of hemoglobin, which does indeed allow them to survive in low oxygen conditions, such as underwater, for long periods of time. That said, not all species of earthworms are bloodworms, and we doubt the earthworms our reader found are bloodworms.
Nearly Invisible, Slimy Worm Found in Kiddie Pool is a Mystery
“I found this clear worm-like thing in the kiddie pool”, states this reader about the near transparent creature pictured below. “The water came from an outdoor tap and had been sitting outside for two days. I scooped it out with a colander and, when not submerged, it looks slimy and jelly like. It measures around 3/4 inch. I live in Eugene, Oregon.” First of all, we want to note that we have never seen anything truly like this worm: if it were not for the black rings of bristle-like objects protruding from its body, the worm would be almost invisible to the naked eye.
Dark Green/Gray Worms Found in Pool Could be Either Cutworms, Armyworms or Sawfly Larvae
“Finding these worms in the pool — wondering how/what to treat to get rid of them”, states this reader in her submission. She asks about these dark green/gray worm-like organisms pictured below.
Yellow Worm with Many Legs Found in Pool is a Centipede
“Found this in my pool this morning”, states this reader concerning the yellow creature below. The organism in question has antennae, a brown head, and multiple legs running the length of its body.
Yellow-brown, Segmented Worms Found in Pool are Mealworms or Wireworms
“We started seeing an infestation of dead worms/worm-like creatures around the edge of part of the pool,” reports this reader in a small town outside Sacramento, California. The worms in question appear to have segmented, yellowish bodies, and have small legs protruding from one end of their bodies.
Reddish-pink Worms Found in Pool are Either Earthworms or Tubifex Worms
“Not sure what these worms are that I found in my pool after heavy rain,” states this reader in Florence, South Carolina. The worms in question appear to be a pinkish-red color, and are 1-2-inches in length and very thin, according to our reader.
What To Do About Worms Climbing Up Your Pool Walls
“It is currently winter here in Adelaide, Australia and we are now finding worms climbing up the two walls and dying,” states this reader, referring to the brick walls in the pictures below that flank her swimming pool. Our reader wonders how she can prevent the worms from climbing over the planter box and up the walls.
Noodle-Like Gray Worms in Swimming Pool May Be Roundworms
“I just found these after vacuuming my pool” says this reader about a tangle of gray worms pictured below in the photograph our reader sent us. “They are quite long and active” and are “at least two inches” in length. “What are they?” our reader asks.