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 ...

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 ...

Worms are a bit creepy for many people and even more so when we learn a species is invasive and harmful in the garden. The damage the bad-guy worms cause is why it's a good idea to get to know worm ...

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...

An invasive Asian earthworm is causing environmental damage, and officials are taking notice of its presence in Michigan. "Michigan State University Extension is beginning to receive sporadic reports ...

Some people call it a crazy worm. Some call it an Alabama jumper, although it’s not contained to that state. It’s Amynthas agrestis, one of three main species of earthworm native to southeast Asia ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...

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 ...