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 ...

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 devouring the top layer of organic matter in the soil that’s full of ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo earthworm expert Nick Henshue says Amynthas, invasive "jumping" earthworms with destructive potential, are appearing in the Western New York area. The earthworms ...

Naturalists and gardeners in Central New York may come across a surprise this summer as they’re tending to their plants or hiking through the woods. A twitchy, jumping surprise. Jumping worms, an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jumping worms are earthworms native to Asia, and were first found in our state in 2006. They are considered an invasive species. Like other invasive species, they have the potential to displace native ...

Earthworms are considered by almost everyone as beneficial. There are an estimated 30 different species of earthworms in New York state, with only five considered native to North America. The majority ...