I open my pool to literally thousands of earthworms that have apparently slipped under the cover over winter. They break down, algae joins in to feed on the protein, and I am left with tons of worm bodied dark green glop that I have to net out. No way I would run that thru the filter. This season I put water bags half way around the perimeter, covering the parts that are closest to the soil level. It didn't do a thing, if anything it was the worst year yet. HELP !
Earthworm invasion
- Thread starter mcrofutt
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DaveTheAccountant
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- Mar 5, 2023
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- 29000
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- Jandy Truclear / Ei
I’ve never remembered to pay attention to locations on these posts. Is this a regional issue? I’ve never seen a worm in our first year of ownership.
Every time it rains we end up with hundreds of worms in the pool. The Dolphin (pool cleaner) loves to eat them right up.
DaveTheAccountant
Bronze Supporter
- Mar 5, 2023
- 182
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
The best way to stay sanitized is to vacuum out the worms before thy can decompose...........that might mean vacuuming everyday
I’m in Ohio and I get unbelievable amounts of worms in the winter as well. During the winter months, when water isn’t frozen, I run the robot. Just peel back a corner to toss it in.
DaveTheAccountant
Bronze Supporter
- Mar 5, 2023
- 182
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
But why do they not get in the rest of the year? I don’t close my pool so I’m not familiar with everything about that.
I get them after heavy rains in the summer too. They don’t accumulate as much during the summer I suppose because I’m quick to throw in the robot after every rain.