Those gardening in drier climates (such as in my own in southern California) have less to worry about with this particular parasite. Protoazoan parasites can be zoonotic as well and the most infamous of these one can encounter in garden soil is Toxoplasma, a parasite potentially spread about in cat feces. 27 мая 2009 г.
Can Gardening give you parasites?
If an infected person defecates outside (near bushes, in a garden, or field) or if the feces of an infected person are used as fertilizer, eggs are deposited on soil. Ascaris and hookworm eggs become infective as they mature in soil. People are infected with Ascaris and whipworm when eggs are ingested.
Can garden worms harm you?
Most worms you'll encounter won't pose any threat to you or your pets. These include earthworms, redworms, nightcrawlers and more.
Can you get worms from potting soil?
Some worms will arrive in the potting medium you use. If you buy commercial compost, it is unlikely to have worms in it, but compost from your garden may, especially if it is rich and has only recently decomposed. You might also transport worms in on other organic matter, such as wood chips or bark.
Do worms live in gardens?
Earthworms are some of the hardest-working critters in the garden. They process organic material (both in the soil and in your compost pile) and recycle the contents into nutrients, they help improve soil structure, and they create tunnels in the soil for air, water, and plant roots.
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