Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) are a type of earthworm named for their erratic, bouncing, snake-like movements when disturbed.

Asian jumping worms, scientifically known as Amynthas agrestis, are a group of invasive earthworms native to East Asia. They ...

Under the yellow leaves of a large ginkgo tree on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus, Lee Frelich moved his shoe around in the dirt, looking for jumping worms crawling around a couple inches ...

“Jumping worms grow twice as fast ... on landscaping equipment, mulch, tire treads and even hiking boots,” said the Cornell article. Unfortunately, there is currently no method of control ...