redworms

Biologists call these little redworms Eisenia foetida, but generations of brook trout fishermen would say the portant thing is knowing where to find them-in a manure or leaf pile, beneath a log-and where to use them-anywhere the brook trout are wild and hungry.

The High Art of Worm Fishing 2005

In fact, when worm composting is done outdoors in shallow pits, few redworms exit the bottom by entering the soil because there is little there for them to eat.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

You could start with a few dozen redworms, patiently begin by feeding them tiny quantities of garbage and in six months to a year have a box full.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

Hand sorting is particularly useful if you want to give a few pounds of redworms to a friend.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

Spread your redworms over the surface of the bedding.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

Once the high heat of decomposition has passed and the heap is cooling, it is commonly invaded by redworms, the same species used for vermicomposting kitchen garbage.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

There are a number of methods for separating redworms from their castings.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

There are about 1,000 mature breeders to the pound of young redworms.

Organic Gardener's Composting Steve Solomon

A: I have never heard of using worm castings the compost made by redworms on the ground under a rhododendron as a treatment for thrips.

SFGate: Top News Stories Pam Peirce 2011

Bluegills have been hitting waxworms and redworms in the coves, Catfish have been biting on nightcrawlers and cut shad in the western part of the lake.

daytondailynews.com - News Jim Morris 2010