Clear up spilt compost or other growing medium, disposing of or thoroughly cleaning used pots and other containers. Flatworms are found on the soil surface. They will seek damp places, such as under loose turves, plastic or other sheeting, rocks, flat stones, plant containers etc. for shelter during the day.
How are flatworms controlled in New Zealand?
Control. Once established there are no known ways of eradicating the New Zealand flatworm hence it is very important to stop its spread. Initially garden centres and nurseries were probably mainly responsible for the distributing flatworms but now it could be neighbours, relatives and friends exchanging potted plants.
How do flatworms avoid predators?
Flatworms avoid light, since they need to keep themselves damp and avoid predators. By shunning direct sunlight, flatworms increase the chances that they will avoid predation and dessication.
How do flatworms enter humans?
Paragonimiasis is caused by infection with a flatworm. That's a parasitic worm also called a fluke or lung fluke because it commonly infects the lungs. Usually, infection comes after eating undercooked crab or crayfish that carry immature flukes. Once swallowed by a person, the worms mature and grow inside the body.
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