Earthworms, the soil invertebrates, alongwith soil microorganisms carry out a yeomens service of degrading organic waste materials and thus maintain the nutrient flux in the system. Even the earthworms craftsmanship for formation, development and conservation of soil is known from the time of Darwin during late nineteenth century, vermitechnology as such has not been realized before midtwentieth century. LTse of earthworms in agriculture, industry and environmental pollution control need to critically analyze. The authors has completed the job with great zeal and hard work.

1. Earthworms: An Introduction
2. Types of Earthworms
3. Varieties of Earthworms
4. Characteristics of Earthworms
5. Life Cycle of Some Species of Earthworms
6. Activities of Earthworms
7. Distribution and Ecology of Earthworms
8. Description of Suitable Species of Earthworms
9. Food Habits of Earthworms
10. Collection and Preservation of Earthworms
11. Culturing of Earthworms
12. Types of Earthworms Suitable for Vermicomposting
13. Basic Characteristics of Species Suitable for Composting
14. Methods of Vermicomposting
15. Changes During Vermicomposting
16. Nutrient Value of Worm Cast and Vermicompost
17. Role of Earthworms in Improvement of Soil Fertility
18. Use of Vermicompost for Crop Production
19. in Situapplication of Vermiculture and Crop Productivity
20. Vermiwash - A Valuable Liquid Manure
21. Economics of Vermicompost and Vermiwash Production
22. Use of Earthworms in Land Improvement and Reclamation
23. Earthworms as Animal Feed
24. Medicinal Value of Worm Meal
25. Influence of Chemical Inputs on Earthworm Activities
26. Interaction of Earthworms with Other Organisms
27. Earthworms and Pollution Control
28. Waste Management and Resource Recovery
29. Glossary
30. References