Threadworms
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 6:57 pm
Quick question about this. There are a variety of worms in our wormeries and i assume threadworms are part of that group. I’m sure I’ve seen them in my bins and whilst I have no issue with them in there, the risk of the eggs being picked up either on hands or inhaling through dust is a bit of a concern. I say this as my family have had an issue with this, which i think I brought into the house, and whilst there are other potential sources, my wormery screams out at me as a likely source (the wife doesn’t know, nor will she!)
My thoughts drift towards what i can do to minimise any future risk. Gloves is obvious and what i use most of the time, but i often mix things around in the top two trays which i perhaps should do less frequently. I was also thinking of getting some hessian to go on top to limit the need to disturb the cardboard that i use in conjunction with shredded paper as bedding material. It may have been a case of carelessness of not washing hands that has caused this issue after working in the wormery, but I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions.
My thoughts drift towards what i can do to minimise any future risk. Gloves is obvious and what i use most of the time, but i often mix things around in the top two trays which i perhaps should do less frequently. I was also thinking of getting some hessian to go on top to limit the need to disturb the cardboard that i use in conjunction with shredded paper as bedding material. It may have been a case of carelessness of not washing hands that has caused this issue after working in the wormery, but I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions.