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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The jumping worm has made headlines in recent weeks. The invasive species, first found on American soil in the late 19th century, has been confirmed in 34 states and is ...

Gardeners should do their homework to avoid bringing jumping worms home. They should check with gardening supply stores to find out where they source mulch. In addition to looking over mulch brought ...

Creepy-crawly has an official definition. It’s a noun to describe a small insect, usually flightless, that gives you a feeling of fear or dislike. Spider’s definitely come to mind (especially for me).

Do jumping worms really jump? These invasive earthworms showing up across New York state don’t have the same bounce as, say, a rabbit. But they are super squirmy, and may thrash so mightily they throw ...

Tiny worms use static electricity to launch and stick to flying insects - scientists reveal how the trick works.

They clone themselves, they thrash violently like a rattlesnake when handled, they can jump a foot in the air, and now they're in California.Beyond the jumping worm's gnarly appearance (the species is ...

After hitchhiking a ride from Asia five years go, an unusual worm has been wiggling its way across Oregon, said Sam Chan, an invasive species specialist at Oregon State University. The Amynthas ...

Jumping worms are a harmful invasive species. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), these worms change the soil in a negative way, more than any other earthworm we have in ...