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Earthworms are not insects, nor is there any reason to get rid of them; they are beneficial to the soil. As for other insects, people often use insecticide to get rid of them, but this depends upon the species. To get rid of bedbugs, you have to use heat.

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I have found electrocution is a very fast, simple, humane method. It also leaves the specimen in wonderful condition. I would be happy to send you a diagram showing how to easily build a W.E.A (worm electrocution apparatus).

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Why would you want to? Earth Worms are great for gardens. Why would you want to? Earth Worms are great for gardens.

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Well, there are many different ways. You can dig them up for free, or purchase live or consentrated. Those are the main ways I would say.

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you have to keep them in soil as that is where they eat or take nutrients keep changing soil weekly

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First shank an apple then let it rot overnight then grab some Dole salad let it rot overnight cook some chicken or any other kind of meat let it rot overnight then feed it to your earthworm.

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In fertile, damp soil. You can also find them on the side of streets after it rans.

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you have to dig them up

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