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You’ve seen wild geese or seen them in the park, you may even have a pet goose! You’ve no doubt wondered, “do Geese eat worms?”. What about if they can catch parasitic worms, and should they be wormed? We wondered too, so did hours of research. When kept as pets or in parks, geese will typically eat commercially-prepared goose foods that are high in protein and low in fat. In the wild, they will graze...

So, you’re looking to start a worm farming business but wondering whether there are profits to be made from worm farming selling worms, worm castings and other related vermicomposting products? We’re here to answer all of your questions about whether a commercial worm business is a good idea and can make a healthy profit. The short answer to the question is yes, worm farming for profit is very possible, as long as you understand it...

Ants are omnivore insects, which means they eat anything from plants to animals. If they come upon a newly dead worm, ants will consume it. Predator ants, on the other hand, will attack and consume worms, whether living or dead, without hesitation. Most ant species do not consume worms, but predatory species do. These include army ants, fire ants, and carpenter ants. These predatory ants possess traits that enable them to prey on small organisms such...

If you’re one of many people or fishermen wondering what lures to use when bass fishing, then this post is for you. Let’s unravel the mysteries behind this question. The answer is yes, earthworm, mealworm, and other types of worms (including plastic worm lures) are eaten by bass. Small forage fish, such as bluegills, can also be used as lure to catch bass and should be between 5 and 7 inches long. Because worms don’t...

Are you new to owning composting worms or are you a seasoned veteran? You’ve likely come here because you have questions about composting worms and the use of lime to create a healthy worm bin environment with a more neutral pH. Perhaps you’ve heard from other worm owners that they use lime to keep their colony happy or you’ve heard comments against the use of lime. It can be very confusing, but it’s important to...

If you are interested in an eco-friendly solution to getting rid of some of the organic and food waste that your household generates, while enhancing the soil quality in your garden, you may be considering vermicomposting. What worms should you use though? Your typical garden worms? When looking at the market you may wonder what the difference is between compost worms vs earthworms, if there is any difference? We understand that to the uninitiated there...

It may be out of necessity because you live in a rural and remote area or because you want to become more self-sufficient and live an eco-friendly life. Whatever the reason, one aspect of your life where you may be looking to make changes is with the wastewater and sewage system you have in your home. If it is not feasible to have a traditional system or you are looking for alternatives, one of the...

So, you’ve spent a lot of time, money, and effort putting together what you believe is the perfect worm bin, full of composting worms ready to produce that nutrient-rich food for your garden. You’re adding your fresh food scraps and think everything is going fine until you start finding dead worms in your composting bins. What is the cause and what can you do about it? That is what we are going to look at...