Invasive Asian Worms That Jump Spreading Fast In New York

Invasive worms are back across New York, and experts say there’s still no easy way to stop them.

Asian worms that can leap a foot in the air are spreading across New York State. They’ve now been confirmed in 38 states across the nation.

Hudson Valley Residents Dealing With These Invasive Pests Since 2020

Hudson Valley Post first reported on these invasive pests in 2020. That’s when the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County and the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program first flagged widespread sightings across the region.

The bad news is that despite years of research, there is still no proven way to eradicate them once they’ve settled into your soil…

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