Worms, kept in a bin of biodegradable bedding, feed on food waste and release castings that are nutrient-rich. Over a period of months, the castings combine with decomposed bedding and become ...

Have you ever wondered: What do earthworms eat? Most of us learn in school that earthworms are good for the soil and help maintain a healthy ecosystem. They are also food for a wide range of animals, ...

Summer 2023 Kid’s Camp Earth, Rain, Wind, Fire and Health included sessions on one of earth’s amazing creatures, the earth worm. Lumbricus terrestris is the scientific name for the common earthworm.

I’m no longer able to find an earthworm in my garden, whereas before, they were innumerable. What happened to them? Is there a method for how to increase earthworm population in soil? Where Did My ...

The Stanislaus County Library will impart some especially rich knowledge: using worms to compost kitchen scraps. The public can attend free classes in June at the main library in Modesto and seven of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Hammerhead worms have a unique look. They were first introduced to the United States from Southeast Asia in the early 1900s and are considered invasive. Although they have ...

While pesticides protect crops from hungry animals, pesky insects, or even microbial infections, they also impact other vital organisms, including bees and earthworms. And today, research published in ...

Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP say they are disrupting forest ...