In the United States earthworms of two Asian species (Amynthas tokioensis and A. agrestis) are leading a northward invasion into temperate forests and horticultural landscapes Some studies have shown ...

The worms can jump as much as a foot off the ground. They also can make the soil inhospitable for native plants and insects.

Michigan is confronting an accelerating ecological crisis as Asian jumping worms tear through forests and gardens across both ...

New research shows that temperatures of about 100 degrees Fahrenheit kill the cocoons of invasive jumping worms. That's good news for ecologists and horticulturalists who are working to slow or stop ...

An invasive worm is causing concern in northern Michigan and across the state.“These are worms that came to North America ...

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Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ability to ...

Earthworms cozy up with a mate inside tubes of slime to make cocoons full of baby worms. Earthworms know a thing or two about romance. They cozy up with a mate inside tubes of slime, then follow a ...