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April 22, 2021 Photo University of Illinois Extension Office URBANA – A new invasive species has begun popping up in Illinois, a non-native earthworm that can spread easily. The Jumping Worm lives in the top 3 to 4 inches of soil in wooded areas, garden beds, and lawns. They can be up to 8″ long and thrash about when disturbed, earning them their nickname. Once established, jumping worms can damage plant roots, lawns, or ornamental gardens according to the University of Illinois Extension Office. In an alert put out last week, research specialist Chris Evans says the worms are voracio...

By @jimchandler1075 FRANCE-SCIENCES-BIOTECHNOLOGY-HEALTH Invasive Jumping Worms are coming into Tennessee and nearby states. Experts warn that's bad. So bad, The Missouri Department of Conservation has encouraged anyone who sees one to kill it. (Photo: University of Illinois) “Jumping worms” (Amynthas spp) are four to eight inches long, thrash if you try to handle them, and move fast like a snake. And they destroy the populations of good crawling things like regular earthworms, centipedes, and more. Jumping Worms have previously been on the coasts, but have moved into states like Mis...

Invasive Jumping Worms That Violently Thrash If Handled Now in at Least 15 U.S. States On 4/19/21 at 8:00 AM EDT The worm, Amynthas spp, is native to East Asia but is believed to have been brought into the U.S. as fishing bait. Scientists warn they feed on organic matter in soil, eating many of the crucial nutrients that plants, fungi and animals require to thrive. When the species was first introduced to the country it was limited to regions along the U.S. coasts, but has since spread inland, KTVI reported. As of 2021, distribution includes Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Nebra...