PROVIDENCE – They grow twice as fast as other earthworms, can get up to half a foot long and pose a threat to native plants by devouring the top layer of organic matter in the soil that’s full of ...

The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person's... Earthworms are often seen as a welcome presence in ...

They look like normal earthworms, but can writhe, jump and even shed their tails to escape danger. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

The worms have many names. Jumping worms. Crazy worms. Snake worms. Alabama jumpers. Whatever the label, these little creatures can be real pests. And unfortunately they may be coming to a garden, ...

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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 ...

An invasive species of earthworm — originally from East Asia and discovered in Illinois in 2015 — has been jumping to counties across the state in recent years. The worms, which seem to jump and ...