Is the Red Wriggler the Worlds Best Composting Worm?
Red Wrigglers have become quite popular nowadays. The worm is also known as the Eisenia Fetida. It is related to the common earthworm, but this worm is specialist at feeding on decaying manure and vegetation. The red wriggler is rarely found squirming the dirt. It usually makes it home in places other worms cannot survive. The scientific names it has been given comes from the odor it release when handled. Hundreds of thousands of these worms are sold commercially each year. The reason the worms are so popular is because they are efficient at turning organic matter into compost. The compost the worms produce is packed with plant growing goodness. The process that worms use to transform organic matter into rich compost is called vermiculture. The red wriggler grows up to 2 ½ inches long. As well as the compost they produce, anglers use them to catch pan fish and trout. In addition, they are used to feed fish in ponds and aquariums. Other animals including turtles and birds also enjoy thi
