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Amynthas agrestis, the Asian jumping worm, [note 1] is a species of worm in the family Megascolecidae. [1] It has a smooth, glossy, grey or brown body with a milky-white clitellum , [ 2 ] and can range from 1.5 to 8 in (3.8 to 20.3 cm) in length. [ 2 ]
An invasive jumping earthworm – known for its aggressive behavior and ability to severely damage plants in its way – has been spotted in the Midwest. They're back: Invasive jumping earthworms ...
They are known as jumping worms, snake worms, ... The genus is native to East Asia, but they are invasive in many areas of the United States. [3] [5] [6] ...
Worm grunting is the act of vibrating a wooden stake that has been driven into soil to bring worms to the surface where they can be collected by hand. [33] Another way to remove invasive earthworms are mustard pours. Mustard pours are 1 gallon of water and 1/3 cup ground yellow mustard seed mixed together.
Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ability ...
The fast-growing, hungry creatures reproduce without mating and enjoy munching on soil’s nutrient-rich top layer, experts said.
Amynthas tokioensis, the Asian jumping worm, is a species of earthworm in the family Megascolecidae. It is native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula. It is an invasive species in North America. [1] [2] These worms engage in parthenogenetic reproduction. [3]
Asian jumping worms can spring a foot into the air. They're now in Kansas. K-State Research and Extension is asking people to help stop their spread.