They're technically not 'worms' as we know it, but rather, planarians. The hammerheads were most likely introduced to the U.S. in 1891 and thought to have come from southeast Asia. The first reports ...
We wrote about them last year: Asian Jumping worms. I'll refresh your memory, they are a creepy-crawly invasive species that is moving — jumping? — across the Midwest. The worm may be famous for the ...
We're sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but there's an invasive species wreaking havoc on North American ecosystems that deserves our attention. "Invasive Asian ...
Just when you think you've become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another menace to the ecosystem: the Asian jumping worm. Allow me to introduce you to Amynthas agrestis, ...
MINNEAPOLIS – Last week, the National Weather Service issued a "worm warning" in southern Minnesota. The warning was in jest – simply a heads up that residents may see more worms than normal due to ...
Just when you think you’ve become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another menace to the ecosystem: the Asian jumping worm. Allow me to introduce you to Amynthas agrestis, ...
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 ...
If you’ve ever seen adult jumping worms, there’s no mistaking them. Found near the surface of soil and larger than your average worm, jumping worms don’t actually jump, but they thrash and wriggle ...
As you tend to your garden this summer, there's a creepy, crawly creature to be on the lookout for: an invasive worm that moves like a snake, thrashes around, jumps into the air and will even shed its ...
Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that time again! With the arrival of warm temperatures and increased rainfall, many of us are getting to work on our lawns, gardens, and landscaping. Unfortunately, this ...
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 ...