Objective: Enterobius vermicularis is very common parasite in children especially of early school age both world and Turkey. The aim of this study was to investigate the screening of Enterobius vermicularis among the students of the primary schools in our city.

Materials and Methods: This investigation was made on a total of 164 students including 84 (51.22%) girls and 80 (48.78%) boys.

Results: We found two students to be infected with E. vermicularis and one student to be infected with Taenia spp. using the cellophane tape method.

In addition, three cellophane tape were applied to 22 students who were not determined E. vermicularis in one classroom and E. vermicularis was found in two students.

Conclusion: We consider that further research with a wide series is warranted and preventive strategies for both E. vermicularis and Taenia spp. are needed. Application of one cellophane tape for the diagnosis of E. vermicularis may not to be adequate.