BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo earthworm expert Nick Henshue says Amynthas, invasive "jumping" earthworms with destructive potential, are appearing in the Western New York area. The earthworms ...

Earthworms may be good for your garden, but they also have the potential to disrupt forest ecosystems across much of North ...

When invasive species are large, overbearing, or dangerous, it's a lot more evident that they are invasive and need to be removed. But the ones that hide among the soil can be just as destructive and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A metallic grey segmented worm with a distinctive white band is curled on a bed of damp, brown autumn leaves.© A-Z Animals The ...

Some worm species in your garden are a sign of healthy soil, while others point to issues like acidity or too much moisture.

Even before I started gardening as a teenager in my New York suburb, I had been taught to regard earthworms with an almost holy awe. I probably learned this from my gardener mother. In any event, I ...

Earthworms are considered a gardener's best friend, but studies from environmental scientists show that non-native earthworms are harming native... Invasive earthworms are taking over forests in parts ...

Invasive jumping worms, also known as snake worms and crazy worms because they thrash violently when disturbed, are a growing threat to native plants in RI. An infestation forced the Rhode Island Wild ...

DALLAS — The invasive, hammer-headed, self-reproducing worm known for eating helpful backyard earthworms has reportedly emerged from its underground hiding space in North Texas, experts confirmed.

Worms are a bit creepy for many people and even more so when we learn a species is invasive and harmful in the garden. The damage the bad-guy worms cause is why it's a good idea to get to know worm ...