Hello all,
I have an above ground pool that is completely surrounded by a deck, so we close it like an inground pool (if that matters).
Today, we pulled the cover off and while the water itself looks fine (clear), the bottom is dirty and covered in worms, many still alive...at least for the time being.
I've read some other posts on this forum about how & why worms head to pools, but being mine is an above ground, I find it hard to picture the worms crawling up the stairs and under the cover. And since many were alive, I'm guessing that maybe they were on the underside of the cover and when we pulled it back they dropped off and into the water. Maybe? But man, there are A LOT of them. See pictures.
Anyway, just wondering a few things:
1) Any other theories on how the worms - especially so many - could get there?
2) Is there anything I can do next year when closing or over the winter to stop this or keep it to a minimum?
3) What do I do now? Try to use a skimmer to get as many out as possible, vacuum and open as normal? Anything else?
When we opened last year, I remember seeing a couple of worms but nothing like this.
I have an above ground pool that is completely surrounded by a deck, so we close it like an inground pool (if that matters).
Today, we pulled the cover off and while the water itself looks fine (clear), the bottom is dirty and covered in worms, many still alive...at least for the time being.
I've read some other posts on this forum about how & why worms head to pools, but being mine is an above ground, I find it hard to picture the worms crawling up the stairs and under the cover. And since many were alive, I'm guessing that maybe they were on the underside of the cover and when we pulled it back they dropped off and into the water. Maybe? But man, there are A LOT of them. See pictures.
Anyway, just wondering a few things:
1) Any other theories on how the worms - especially so many - could get there?
2) Is there anything I can do next year when closing or over the winter to stop this or keep it to a minimum?
3) What do I do now? Try to use a skimmer to get as many out as possible, vacuum and open as normal? Anything else?
When we opened last year, I remember seeing a couple of worms but nothing like this.