'Weird worms' surround houses in Gansu village

Recently, two houses in a village in Gansu province were surrounded by tens of thousands of unusual worms. Local leaders and villagers used lime powder and pesticide to wipe out the worms, which feed on humus, an organic material found in soil. The worms first appeared in large numbers on Sept. 30. Local health authorities inspected the spot on Oct. 8th, and reported the situation to the municipal government. Officials from relevant agencies said that the worms are harmless to people and animals. Thanks to the lime powder, pesticide and other measures, the worms have now been exterminated.