Do you know there is an invasive worm, dubbed the “jumping worm”  (because of its unique movements) that is now in the USA?

They easily spread from infested gardens, plants and pots!

Learn more about how to detect and destroy them from Oregon State University (OSU) Extension.

“Digging, dividing and sharing plants with friends? Now is the time of year you may be spreading the invasive and very much unwanted pest jumping worm (Amynthas species), or inadvertently introducing it into your own garden via gifts from fellow gardeners. Jumping worms have a negative impact on soil structure and once you have them, there are no pesticides available to treat them. Learn more about how to identify jumping worm, how to prevent passing them along, and what to do if you do find jumping worms in your garden.”

[Image:  OSU extension]

OSU ARTICLE LINK:   https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/stopping-spread-jumping-worms-calls-vigilance

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For a helpful “side by side” video comparison between our “native” earthworms and the more invasive “jumping worm” to help you know what you are seeing, check out this link by “Jack of all Clades” on youtube.com.

[Image: Jack of all Clades on youtube.com]

JACK of all CLADES VIDEO LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MceqYpkBYvk