An invasive worm is gaining ground in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and rather than improving soil, it can leave behind a loose, parched layer that looks like spent coffee grounds.
According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, jumping worms have now been documented in more than 30 states. In Oregon, they were first identified in Grants Pass in 2016 and have since spread through the valley.
What’s happening?
At Salem’s Sunnyside Gardens, gardener Kathy Arnold said the pests are easy to spot once disturbed.
“They’re just all over the place,” Arnold said…