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Have you heard of Jumping Worms? They're invading over half the states in America and are already here in Michigan doing damage.

Have you heard of Jumping Worms? They're invading over half the states in America and are already here in Michigan doing damage.

Erin hassanzadeh of our minneapolis station wcco has the latest. >> ever heard of jumping worms? >> no, what are they? ive never heard of them. something else to worry about. >> have you ever seen one? >> i have never seen one, no. >> the name alone is enough to make your skin crawl. >> it dont sound too good. >> but just watch and it may push you over the edge. >> here is a videos on oh, no, okay, they look more like a s animal. >> once you disturb them they start jumping and do snake like move...

The Napa County community is urged to “immediately” bring any Western grapeleaf skeletonizer caterpillars or adult moths to the Agricultural Commissioner’s office, where they can help identify them.

Sure. Why Not? I mean, we've got record-high gas prices, supply shortages, the lingering effects of a pandemic, political unrest, and a war in Europe--so why not throw in an invasive species of worm that can leap into the air. We needed something else to worry about.

Not only are these 'jumping worms' invasive, but they're also downright scary.

Scientists are warning us to beware of these jumping worms in Minnesota. They're an invasive species and could really do damage to your yard and your plants.

Scientists are warning us to beware of these jumping worms in Minnesota. They're an invasive species and could really do damage to your yard and your plants.

Not only are these 'jumping worms' invasive, but they're also downright scary.

An invasive and damaging species of worm is in 12 Iowa counties