Is it normal to have worms and bugs in raw cashews. I have several of each. :( Also is there something I could do to prevent this?
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Terri, I would send them back they shouldn't have arrived that way. To prevent in the future you can keep them frozen until you eat them? I buy them for my birds so the worms and bugs won't bother them. I wouldn't eat them.
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None in mine, Who was the seller, I just seen the picture, and mine are not like that, mine was from we got nuts and are very good.
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No, that isn't normal at all. Mine arrived in perfect condition so if yours arrived in some other state, I would suggest demanding a refund. That isn't sanitary or safe.
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It just shows Fresh whole cashews, I did not see an expiration date on mine. What I received was fresh and to keep them fresh long they can be stored in the freezer. I will defiantly order them again.
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I can't answer that question for you. My bugs arrived fine, all alive, etc. but when I put them on thehibiscus bush to take care of my problem they were all dead within one hour! Have no idea what wentwrong.
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Hi Roseanna! I placed mine into an airtight container for storage for precisely the reason you cite: anti-vermin. I actually framed the bag! Living in Kaua'i meant a strong likelihood of bugs! Another tip: I placed the jute bag of lentils in the freezer for a week and then brought it back to room temperature before placing the lentils into the air tight container. Since then we have moved to New Zealand to live and the lentils are in perfect condition.
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My garden shipped with dill substituted for cilantro due to a shortage,I called, spoke with a courteous young man, received a cilantro pod in a couple of days...moved the dill sprout in with my purple basil and they seem to be happy bunkmates so far. So I'm happy!Sounds like aphids, and sounds like you'vew read p. 36 of the herb manual.liquid soap and water in a sprayer is a more radical means of treating aphids. Usually I see dish soap recommended but if I get tht problem I'll try dr. bronners organic hemp-peppermint soap.
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You should be able to put them in the freezer. I did with my raw cashews so they wouldn't spoil and they were great each time I took some out. Even good to eat cold :)
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That's what I worried about too! I don't know what to tell you, other than ours were dead. They were really nice worms too. Fat, long & shiny. I was home when they got delivered.
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I have red worms growing in mine without any issues, but I'm not sure. Might be worth asking the manufacturer? Walmart sells it too but I never found any locally which is why I ordered it from Amazon.
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There are a number of reasons why the worms are moving down instead of up including: food in the top is too moist or too acidic, temp may be too hot, or too cold. Without knowing more specifics, or looking at it, I couldn't tell you what the reason(s) is. Make sure your not putting strong items like onion, garlic, horseradish and the like in there. I find worms on all levels in mine as well. Some of that is normal. If you don't find any worms at all after about a week after supplying food in the top, then re-evaluate whats going on. You may want to re-read instructions or read online and see what may be out of whack in yours. There are a number of reasons why the worms are moving down instead of up including: food in the top is too moist or too acidic, temp may be too hot, or too cold. Without knowing more specifics, or looking at it, I couldn't tell you what the reason(s) is. Make sure your not putting strong items like onion, garlic, horseradish and the like in there. I find worms on all levels in mine as well. Some of that is normal. If you don't find any worms at all after about a week after supplying food in the top, then re-evaluate whats going on. You may want to re-read instructions or read online and... » Read More There are a number of reasons why the worms are moving down instead of up including: food in the top is too moist or too acidic, temp may be too hot, or too cold. Without knowing more specifics, or looking at it, I couldn't tell you what the reason(s) is. Make sure your not putting strong items like onion, garlic, horseradish and the like in there. I find worms on all levels in mine as well. Some of that is normal. If you don't find any worms at all after about a week after supplying food in the top, then re-evaluate whats going on. You may want to re-read instructions or read online and see what may be out of whack in yours. « Show Less
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Are you sure the grubs in your compost are Japanese Beetle larvae? It sound like you have black soldier fly larvae, which are beneficial to your compost. If you can take a picture and send it to me, or do a google search, you can find out. Good Luck
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Hello! I assume so! They're green and brown! Super for making compost! I would think worms like to eat my greens and grass is just that. Shredded leaves and small cut up things are best! Please read "Worms Eat My Garbage". Happy Farming! Love. Peace. Gratitude. Kindness. Christina
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You should just keep them in the fridge. If you have a large amount, layer them with newspaper and small amounts of worm food. These people are very good no noticeable dead worms even when a few are expected.
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I live in Colorado where it does get cold, but maybe not as cold as where you live. Nevertheless, I had to buy new worms year 2 because they seemed to die out by early June. I attribute that in part to the cold weather they endured here, but I will also tell you that I know people who have worm composts here that seem to regenerate very well every year. I think that if you keep the factory out of the wind and give the worms plenty of paper and other insulating materials, you might do just fine. After all, they do regenerate in the soil. It's just that you need to provide them with whatever you can to give them a fighting chance.
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Wild insects can carry parasites and transmit them to your pets. I imagine some factory raised insects that are not raised in clean conditions could as well. I have been buying meal worms and superworms from Bassetts Cricket Ranch for years and never had any problems. The worms always arrive healthy! I can't recommend a better supplier!
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If they are what I think they are, they are called pot worms. They thrive in low PH and high moisture conditions. They wont hurt anything but they mean that your bin is too wet for the red worms (which are red when born). Add some newspaper, straw, dry leaves or finely ground egg shells (or even a combination of all) then mix in with current bin contents to help dry up excess moisture. Bin bedding should only be as wet as a wrung out sponge. After correcting give it a few days to get back to normal. White worms will dissolve into your compost so no need to remove. Hope this helps. Good luck! If they are what I think they are, they are called pot worms. They thrive in low PH and high moisture conditions. They wont hurt anything but they mean that your bin is too wet for the red worms (which are red when born). Add some newspaper, straw, dry leaves or finely ground egg shells (or even a combination of all) then mix in with current bin contents to help dry up excess moisture. Bin bedding should only be as wet as a wrung out sponge. After correcting give it a few days to get back to normal. White worms will dissolve into your compost so no need to remove. Hope this helps.... » Read More If they are what I think they are, they are called pot worms. They thrive in low PH and high moisture conditions. They wont hurt anything but they mean that your bin is too wet for the red worms (which are red when born). Add some newspaper, straw, dry leaves or finely ground egg shells (or even a combination of all) then mix in with current bin contents to help dry up excess moisture. Bin bedding should only be as wet as a wrung out sponge. After correcting give it a few days to get back to normal. White worms will dissolve into your compost so no need to remove. Hope this helps. Good luck! « Show Less
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To my original batch of compostable materials I added some local worms as well as some red worms I purchased online. They seem to be doing just fine with a once a week tumble so I encourage the addition of some worms to your tumbler to speed and enhance the composting process. If my worms prove too frail to survive the tumbling, they don't deserve to be called real worms and they'll just become part of the compost!
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I would contact the seller - they don't sound normal. These worms do turn into larva - which look like white dead bugs (but they are just dormant not dead) - then they turn into LARGE black beatles about 1/2 to 1 inch long. The beatles you are talking about sound different and like maybe an infestation of a different breed.