Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jumping worms are harmful to our garden and the environment. They originated in Asia. They can be spread by the sharing of plants ...

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 ...

Invasive jumping worms destroy forests by eating leaf litter. Learn how backyard composting spreads them and how to stop it ...

Michigan officials are sounding the alarm after a surge in reports of invasive "jumping worms" across the state. The worms, native to East Asia, have been confirmed across much of the Lower Peninsula ...

Jumping worms, including species such as Amynthas agrestis, are invasive earthworms that have spread across parts of North ...

Worms are usually a good sign in the summer soil ... but not a newcomer type that’s distinctive for its hyperactive, thrashing habit. If you notice worms in your garden beds and wooded areas that seem ...

Some worm species in your garden are a sign of healthy soil, while others point to issues like acidity or too much moisture. Here's what to know.

For years, the Arlington Heights Garden Club’s plant sale featured homegrown plants. It was a way to make money and improve their gardens. “Perennials, when they are happy, they tend to spread and ...

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 ...

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 ...

I'm a master gardener and permaculture specialist, so I pay more attention to what's in my soil than most people. You probably don't give much thought to what's really in your topsoil, aside from ...