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 ...

If you’ve ever seen adult jumping worms, there’s no mistaking them. Found near the surface of soil and larger than your average worm, jumping worms don’t actually jump, but they thrash and wriggle ...

Deep in Michigan's Huron Mountains, scientists checked out what looks like a untouched forest. They found non-native earthworms in about 70% of the area. These forests had no native earthworms for ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Spring is in the air! Warmer temperatures have enveloped the tri-state area – but along with the heat come a few unsettling creepy crawlers. One invasive crawler that will begin ...

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 ...

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.

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that time again! With the arrival of warm temperatures and increased rainfall, many of us are getting to work on our lawns, gardens, and landscaping. Unfortunately, this ...

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