Hammerhead Flatworms News Today

Once again, hammerhead flatworms are wriggling into the spotlight - this time in Canada. The toxic and invasive pests, which originate from Southeast Asia, have the ability to regenerate even if chopped into pieces. They have long been spotted across the United States and in other countries, including Canada. On iNaturalist, an invasive species reporting platform, there is evidence of Canadians mentioning the worms since at least 2019, with the most recent report logged as of Tuesday.Subscribe t

Humans likely do not have to worry too much about the creatures, experts say.

Humans likely do not have to worry too much about the creatures, experts say.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, invasive species can cost the global economy billions of dollars every year.

We started warning you last year about these harmful critters invading the Great State of Arkansas, it's still happening, and it appears to be getting worse. Officials warn, do not touch these things with your bare hands, and you should kill them if you have the chance.

As the weather warms, invasive hammerhead flatworms have recently been spotted in Texas. Officials encourage locals to carefully eradicate the pesky annelids in their own homes. Read more here.

A Houston-area pest has be found in the streets of Georgia, according to a report from a Texas Invasive Species Institute.

These worms can regenerate parts of their bodies, so bring out the salt.

Officials say don't touch it but yet they want you to kill it, what is it? The very toxic hammerhead flatworm, which is slowly invading Arkansas.

Reports of Hammerhead Flatworms have been spotted across Central Ohio.