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 ...

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...

Just when you think you’ve become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another menace to the ecosystem: the Asian jumping worm. Meet Amynthas agrestis, also known as “Alabama ...

Some people call it a crazy worm. Some call it an Alabama jumper, although it’s not contained to that state. It’s Amynthas agrestis, one of three main species of earthworm native to southeast Asia ...

The invasive jumping worm can strip the soil of nutrients, kill plants and cause severe erosion. It was first discovered in Minnesota in 2006. It gets its name because it aggressively writhes and ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Dozens of reports of invasive jumping worms across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula – and a few in the Upper – are raising concerns about damages to the state’s natural ecosystems.

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 ...