Invasive Asian jumping worms inching to backyards, parks across 38 states — including NY, NJ

The invasive Asian jumping worm -- which can flip themselves a foot off the ground, shed their own tails, reproduce without a ...

Invasive jumping 'worms on steroids' are emerging in Connecticut. Here's how to get rid of them

There are currently no registered chemicals to use against jumping worms, but Ridge said mustard can be used to flush the worms out of the soil. Gardeners can mix a third of a cup ...
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Invasive jumping worms are spreading in the US, and they can't be eradicated

An invasive "crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden. Many native earthworms add nutrients to the soil and help it aerate, but Asian jumping worms do the opposite. Because the ...
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Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading through several states

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 ...

See a worm in your yard? It might be invasive

Depending on where you live, there may be no native earthworms around.