Have you been having issues with the soil in your garden bed? Are you finding it difficult to maintain the plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables you may be growing? The Little Rotter could be just the solution to your problem…and we got our hands on it to review for you! Perhaps you are finding that it is hard to increase the nutrient content of the soil without using expensive and potentially not eco-friendly chemical fertilizers...

There are lots of foods that earthworms eat. They will eat just about anything (but that doesn’t always mean they SHOULD eat it) and they are not very picky eaters!  But what do worms eat in particular and what should you feed them? Simply put, if it is decomposing, the worm can fit the food in its mouth, and it does not affect the pH of your bin too much, they can eat it.  Worm...

Jumping worms are a scourge that affect countless gardens and yards throughout the world.  This species is invasive and harms your soil chemistry by consuming all the organic matter used by plants for their own growth.  This can lead to massive problems such as erosion and plant death.  Fortunately, you are not completely helpless against this threat.  There are a few methods which have been tried, tested, and found to be effective against these ferocious...

For any avid fisherman, one of the biggest recurring expenses is constantly having to buy new live bait for every trip. Especially, worms.  Not only can the bait itself be expensive but the time, money, and effort involved in going to the fishing shop itself can also feel like a chore.  Fortunately, if you are not afraid to get your hands dirty, there is a simple solution to this problem. That is to keep and...

Hornworms go by many names. Often referred to as Hawk Moths, Sphingidae, and even sphinx moths these peculiar creatures are like no other insect.  Like some caterpillars turn into moths and butterflies, Hornworm caterpillars turn into sphinx or hawk moths. Yes, despite their name, they’re actually not worms at all.  These astounding moths are often mistaken for hummingbirds due to their great size and ability to fly, and don’t be scared; they’re absolutely harmless to...

If you do own a lawn then keeping it in top shape needs a lot of time, care and knowledge regarding not only growing a nice green lawn, but also pest control, especially if your lawn is prone to bug attacks. Grub worms are one of the most common bugs that are pests to many gardeners.  There are hundreds of insects and bugs which can damage your lawn and affect its healthy growth.  Naturally, the...

Christmas tree worm is a name that is commonly given to the Spirobranchus giganteus worm, belonging to the Sepulidae family.  The reason these worms are so distinctive is because of their bright colors and interesting shapes.  What are Christmas tree worms? Christmas Tree Worms are colorful aquatic animals that live on coral reefs all around the globe.  They have a very beautiful appearance resembling fir trees, with a variety of colors like  •  yellow • ...

Here’s one story that could make you reconsider your strawberries, but don’t let it destroy your appetite.  A TikTok challenge has gone viral, with people examining their strawberries to determine if bugs and worms dwell within. It sounds repulsive and difficult to swallow (pun intended). But are worms in strawberries harmful and how do you keep strawberry worms away? We rushed right to a professional, Dr. Shriya Goswami when we saw this.  She works at...

You might find these fuzzy-looking worms on leaves by the pavement during autumn and wonder if it is the infamous worm that can predict the winters!  It sounds strange, right? But there are various reasons behind why people believe that these black wooly worms can tell the severity of the coming winter.  Moreover, there is quite a fascinating history and facts about these wooly worms that we will uncover in this blog.  So if you...

Little green worms are not the creatures you ideally would want to have on your trees as they feed on the leaves of your plants. And spoiler alert: these green worms hanging from trees is not an uncommon occurrence. But how to get rid of them? In case you are wondering what these little green worms are, well, they are called Cankerworms.  We are sorry to break it to you, but just because Canker worms...