Jumping worms are harmful to our garden and the environment. They originated in Asia. They can be spread by the sharing of plants with eggs in the soil by home gardeners and commercial nurseries. They ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KTVI) — An invasive species of worm is wriggling its way into the Midwest. “Jumping worms” (Amynthas spp) thrash wildly when handled, are 4 to 8 inches long, move quickly like a snake ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PROVIDENCE – They grow twice as fast as other earthworms, can get up to half a foot long and pose a threat to native plants by ...

Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ability to ...

According to TribLive in Pennsylvania, Asian jumping worms are becoming invasive after first being documented in the U.S. nearly a century ago. Experts such as Penn State entomologist Michael Skvarla ...

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An invasive species known as "jumping worms" that violently writhe when handled and are known to cause problems in garden soils and forest floors have been reported in multiple U.S. states. This ...

Asian jumping worms destroy gardens and landscaping. They're also called Alabama jumpers, Jersey wrigglers, and crazy snake worms. They hatch in time to cause havoc each summer, also damaging forests ...

Many of Pennsylvania’s earthworms have roots back to other countries and one jumping species is causing a growing concern for forests. “During the last Ice Age, the glaciers came down and covered all ...

Jumping worms, originating from Asia, are an invasive species harmful to gardens and the environment. They reproduce rapidly and can be spread through plants, soil, equipment, and mulch. Prevent their ...

Invasive jumping worms, also known as snake worms and crazy worms because they thrash violently when disturbed, are a growing threat to native plants in RI. An infestation forced the Rhode Island Wild ...