Hammerhead flatworms can grow up to 15 inches long, multiply when cut in half and are poisonous when eaten by pets and other animals. Here's how to get rid of them safely.
, hammerhead flatworms originate from Southeast Asia. They may have been brought to the United States with horticultural plants and were found in greenhouses since 1901.Hammerhead flatworms prefer to live in hot, humid environments, so Houston and the Gulf Coast are ideal places for them to thrive.
Hammerhead flatworms are also a threat to the local environment because they are natural predators of earthworms. EarthwormsWhen eaten by other animals and pets, hammerhead flatworms secrete chemicals through their skin that cause animals to become sick.Hammerhead flatworms can be killed with citrus oil, salt, vinegar, or a combination of the three. They must be applied directly on the flatworm.
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