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 ...

A species with a voracious appetite is rapidly spreading in more than 40 states in the country. Pennsylvania is one of them.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some worms are a welcome sight to see in your garden -- but others you'll want to get rid of. Here's how to tell which worms ...

Some people call it a crazy worm. Some call it an Alabama jumper, although it’s not contained to that state. It’s Amynthas ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...