Earthworm scientist Nick Henshue had not spotted invasive “jumping” earthworms in the Buffalo area until 2019. Now, these iridescent crawlers have appeared in different parts of Erie County, posing a ...

Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are "good for the soil". Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...

It looks like a worm until you touch it. And then it starts freaking out like a snake would.” Smith thought the worm was just a “crazy” earthworm but then identified it as a jumping worm — an invasive ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 18, 2025) Published in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, a study of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) evaluates the toxicity of environmentally relevant levels of ...

The recent spring rain has brought many plants and animals to life. One animal, in particular, has been flooding our sidewalks and driveways with excitement! Many of us are familiar with the ...