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How to protect your garden from jumping worms The invasive jumping worm can strip the soil of nutrients, kill plants and cause severe erosion. It was first discovered in Minnesota in 2006.
While they can't do everything, hawks like the one in the OP's video (and other birds) can help a lot. Because of animals ...
Jumping worms reproduce quickly and can form dense populations. Here's how to protect your garden from this invasive species.
Jumping worms that writhe when handled are highly invasive, experts say Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly ...
Jumping worms, an invasive group of earthworms originally from Asia, have been spotted in the area. These worms are expected to become widespread throughout New York state and around the world.
Unfortunately, jumping worms have been invading the northern tier of the U.S. Jumping worms originated from eastern Asia, with early reports from southern states dating back to the 19th century.
Jumping worms can also reproduce without mating. Even though there is debate over whether the adult worms can survive winters in central Illinois, their eggs can. Is there a way to stop the spread?
Jumping worms, which originally are from Asia, first appeared in the southern Appalachian Mountains in 1993.
Jumping worms are litter and upper topsoil dwellers, eating the decaying leaves and twigs of forests. The concern is the fact they can consume the litter layer faster than any other earthworms.
Aside from their distinctive leaping movements, invasive jumping worms can be identified by the single light-colored band that encircles the bodies of reproductively mature adults.
As of yet, no Asian jumping worms have been spotted in Colorado, but it’s important to be on the lookout in case that changes. The best way to identify an Asian jumping worm is by the smooth, milky ...