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MTA Trucking & Construction Supplies LJRA offers various plumbing services, including *plumbing repairs*, *welding works*, and *automatic sprinkler installation*.

LJRA may offer other services, such as:
- *Fixture installations* (sinks, toilets, faucets)
- *Pipe replacement and repiping*

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Spotted This Strange Creature in Your Garden? Don’t Touch It!Hammerhead Worm Alert: What You Need to KnowThat odd-lookin...
08/07/2025

Spotted This Strange Creature in Your Garden? Don’t Touch It!

Hammerhead Worm Alert: What You Need to Know

That odd-looking creature in your garden might seem harmless—like a worm or maybe even a tiny snake. But take a closer look. If it has a flat, shovel-like head, you’ve just encountered a Hammerhead Worm (also known as Bipalium).

And yes—if it’s slithering across your soil, mulch, or patio like the one in the photo below, it’s time to be cautious.

What Is a Hammerhead Worm?

Hammerhead worms are invasive flatworms originally from Asia. They’re easy to identify by their unique head, which resembles a hammer or spade. Their bodies are long, smooth, and ribbon-like, and they move with a slow, gliding motion across damp surfaces.

But their strange appearance isn't the only reason for concern.

Why Gardeners Should Be Worried

Hammerhead worms are predators—and their favorite prey? Earthworms.

That’s a serious problem because earthworms are essential to a healthy garden. They:

- Aerate the soil

- Break down organic matter

- Enrich the soil with natural nutrients

When hammerhead worms move in, they throw your garden's ecosystem off balance. They kill earthworms by releasing enzymes and a neurotoxin, essentially dissolving them for food.

Warning: Do Not Touch Them

Hammerhead worms produce tetrodotoxin—a powerful neurotoxin also found in pufferfish. It can cause skin irritation and may be dangerous to pets if ingested.

Here’s what you shouldn’t do:

- Don’t touch them with bare hands

- Don’t try to cut them up — they regenerate from even tiny fragments

- Don’t ignore them — their population can grow quickly

How to Safely Get Rid of a Hammerhead Worm

If you find one, here’s how to dispose of it safely:

1. Wear gloves.

2. Use a stick or paper towel to lift it into a sealable plastic bag.

3. Add vinegar, salt, or citrus oil to the bag — these will kill it. (Plain water won’t.)

4. Seal the bag and throw it in the trash. Never compost it.

Hammerhead worms may look like just another garden oddity, but they pose a real threat to the soil health we rely on. Stay alert, handle with care, and help protect your garden's ecosystem by disposing of them properly.
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