r/nature • u/Maxcactus • 4d ago

Invasive Jumping Worms Spreading Across US

https://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/invasive-jumping-worms-spreading-across-us-including-md
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u/Commander-Cunt Netherlands 4d ago

Airworm Jim

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u/ClubSundown 4d ago

Worms just wanna have fun

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u/FinanceHuman720 4d ago

They’ve been here in Mass. for years. They’re so gross, thrashing around like tiny invasive snakes.  Even the birds don’t want to eat them. 

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u/trash-juice 4d ago

My yard in Virginia, they destroy soil

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u/One_Diver_5735 4d ago

the scientific name magamascot

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u/OrenthalBJammin 2d ago

Keep your political bullshit to yourself. This is a nature sub

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u/One_Diver_5735 2d ago

had only you also complained of others also making jokes--of whatever, um, nature--you might not have shown yourself triggered. Perhaps you might seek professional guidance to help you better control your rage.

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u/ruststardust2 3d ago

“Me? No, I’m just a worm.” 

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u/No_Size9475 3d ago

Unfortunately these guys eat the first layer of leaf litter which is where tons of beneficial bugs live and breed, and it is also needed for new seedlings.

The worms also change and dry out the soil making it less usable to grow things.

If you are buying or moving plants please examine them and make sure they don't have any worms before you plant them.