Federica Bertocchini is with the Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria in Spain. These kinds of worms are also called caterpillars. The wax worm is the larvae, or young form, of an insect called the greater wax moth. They are made from polyethylene - one of the strongest kinds of plastic. Each year, one trillion plastic bags are used around the world. Also known as the Galleria mellonella, these worms may help reduce the waste caused by plastic bags. It turns out that the common wax worm can eat plastic. Researchers may have found an unusual way to reduce plastic pollution, one bite at a time. If the bedding feels moist when they arrive, leave the lids off to let them dry out.ĭaily remove any dead worms (they will be black) and remove the cocoons of any that are spinning one.Presentation on theme: "Technical English Episode 10 Plastic-Eating Worms May Cut Pollution"- Presentation transcript:ġ Technical English Episode 10 Plastic-Eating Worms May Cut Pollutionīefore reading the text All warms eat plastic Plastic don`t cause environmental pollution Plastic is an organic compound Eating and digesting food is a chemical process _True_ False No idea _ _ _ They are ideally kept in a wine cooler, butter tray in the refrigerator, or in a cellar. They can be kept cool at 60 degrees, where they become dormant and will last up to 8 weeks - but must not be any colder than 55°. Waxworms will last one to two weeks at room temperature. Let the waxworms pupate into moths for a treat that will make your reptiles go crazy! They love to chase them. Reptiles and birds alike devour the creamy fat bodied worms and the people that feed them love how digestible they are.įishermen use them for ice fishing, pan fish, perch, bass, and catfish. Waxworms are a soft, juicy, and plump treat that animals just love (we call them the vanilla cake of feeders). For live delivery guarantee: if your temps are below 55° or over 85° the "Hold for Pickup" button must be checked above!
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