How do you keep a earthworm?

Answer 1

We are having this problem too. I just asked a pool repairman about it. He said the worms are getting into our drainage system around our deck. They do this through small fissures that can open up in the pipes over the years. Then they come into the pool through the overflow drain. We've never dealt with this before, and we've had the pool 10 years. Maybe it's because we've had such a wet summer here in Dallas. (By the way, he said his other customers with earthworms have tried to flush out their drainage pipes as well as possible and some have put something to poison the worms there. Not sure I want poison around my pool though --)

Answer 2

Try putting wide hemp rope around the perimeter of the sand box. Earth worms, snakes, slugs, with soft under-bellies won't cross anything that is coarse. Marcy A good liner on the bottom may help as well. Thick plastic or something.

Answer 3

Earthworms, if you are asking about the Southeastern US variety, do not live well in captivity. Red wiggler worms will live and even multiply in moist earth with a food source such as oatmeal, grits or cornmeal mixed lightly on top of the soil.

Answer 4

Earthworms eat leaves so make sure that there are no leaves on your porch. Also try to keep it dry.

Answer 5

FYI:...Earthworms cannot flourish in hemical fertilizers or pesticides...Classy

Answer 6

put a lip around your pool