Most people probably believe that worms are grown commercially for bait.
Eisenia fetida , is a powerful resource in waste reduction. The uses of earthworms are many. Earthworms in soil provide abundant benefits in increasing water infiltration, soil structure, and nutrient cycling. While taken for granted over the years by many, it has been only recently that scientists, soil ecologists, horticulturists, educators, and waste managers have led the way in expanding our understanding of these remarkable creatures. Over the years we have come to learn that there are a wide variety of interest groups within our worldwide customer base.