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...
View ArticleWorms 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...
View ArticleThe Indian Meal Moth and Its Larvae: America’s Number One Cupboard Pest
The Indian meal moth’s scientific name is Plodia interpunctata Huber, order Lepidoptera. The moths are 3/8 to ½-inch long with two-toned wings folded over its back. The wings are pale gray with...
View ArticleWhy Do Birds Eat Worms?
Why do birds eat worms? The simple answer is: birds crave protein, but birds eat worms for a variety of other reasons as well. Worms are readily available in nature for birds to feed on and worms are...
View ArticleMealy Worms
The mealy worm, also called “mealworm” or “meal worm,” is a type of bait for fish, reptiles, and birds. The mealy worm is the most popular type of bait worm, along with another worm, appropriately...
View ArticleWorms in Frozen Food?
If you’ve found a few worms in your frozen food, chances are, they made their way into frozen goods from other sources such as grains, cereal, or fine fibers. Fortunately, any worms that you may have...
View ArticleDried Meal Worms
Whether freeze dried or live, meal worms (mealworms) are readily available through a wide variety of online retailers as well as your local pet store. Pet stores such as PETCO typically sell...
View ArticleSunflower Seed Worms Effect on the Digestive System
Sunflower seed worms are very common. Remember, while sunflower seeds (at least the kind you find in grocery stores) are processed at a processing facility that is likely FDA approved, seeds still come...
View ArticleBenefits of Dry Meal Worms
What’s so great about dried mealworms you ask? Well for starters, pet store giants such as PETCO claim that live mealworms are more expensive than dried mealworms and they are difficult to maintain in...
View ArticleWhat Do Mealworms Eat?
Although mealworms are most often used as a food source for fish, reptiles and birds, during their short lives, they have to eat too! Mealworms have a varied diet consisting of dried grasses, grain,...
View ArticleTiny 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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleWorms 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...
View ArticleWorm 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...
View ArticleBrown 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...
View ArticleReader 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.
View ArticleTiny Brown “Worm” is Likely Larva
A reader found a tiny brown worm-like organisms on a piece of paper. We aren't sure what the creature is, but we think it is probably some species of larva.
View ArticleReader Finds Mealworms in Dog Food
A reader found a worm-like organism in her dog's food and water bowl. Based on the pictures she shared with us, we are confident that these creatures are mealworms.
View ArticleWorm in Kitchen is Mealworm
A reader discovered some skinny worm-like organisms on her stovetop. We are confident that these creatures are mealworms.
View ArticleCould Worms Found on Leather Couch be Mealworms?
One of our readers has been discovering worm-like organisms on his leather couch. We think the specimens might be mealworms, or some other type of larvae.
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