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Unlike common earthworms, invasive jumping worms actually degrade soil quality.

Invasive jumping worms are one species known to actually worsen soil and make it "inhospitable" to many plants.

Invasive jumping worms are one species known to actually worsen soil and make it "inhospitable" to many plants.

Experts are warning gardening enthusiasts to look out for jumping worms this summer, as the species is known to worsen soil quality and make it inhospitable to plants to grow.

Wisconsin officials said they're investigating a possible infestation of the invasive species in a local compost site. Here's what to know about the jumping worms as they grow during the summer.

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 tail in an attempt to escape.

An invasive family of worm named the Asian jumping worm is now living in Kansas a several other states. Organizations across the U.S. have been posting information about the worm

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.

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