What are these small worms with shells in my restroom???

Question

I thought it was a piece of woodbark until I saw it move. It looks like there's a little worm living inside of the shell. The shells are less than 1cm long and are beige/brown/gray in color. The shell is shaped like a football with narrow ends and a wider middle. There are two small openings on either end and it looks like there's a little worm inside. The head sticks out of one end and pulls the shell up to move around. Does anyone know what I'm talking about??? How do I get rid of them??

Answer 1

oh my gosh.....id freak if i found these in my bathroom...

Answer 2

wood worm, you have to treat the wood

Answer 3

they r probably worm larva.(baby worms) and 2 get rid of them just call an exterminator.

Answer 4

I'm guessing that you have hard wood bathroom floors. They maybe wood worm larvae.  They are beetle larva that breed in the wood.  Mop the bathroom floor with full  strength bleach for a few days. Pine Sol or Ammonia will work just as well but don't mix them.  Either one will be toxic to the larvae.  Sweep the floor to remove decay after the floor has dried.

The bathroom is a perfect environment for them.  You can avoid them by not allowing water and moisture to stay on the floor.  Allow the floor to dry by using a fan.  

Have a professional check the condition of the sub flooring. Also find information on treating and sealing wood floors in the bathroom.

Answer 5

I hope it is not the dreaded crotch worm.