Jumping worm eggs - Ask Extension
Are you able to drown jumping worms eggs? I received some plants, but was not able to get the dirt off/wash off the plants at the donor sites. I wash...
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Asked June 28, 2024, 12:59 PM EDT
Are you able to drown jumping worms eggs? I received some plants, but was not able to get the dirt off/wash off the plants at the donor sites. I washed off the plants into a very large bucket before planting them in the yard. Can I just let the dirt stay in the water to kill any potential jumping worm eggs and how long?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Katherine,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
Here is a link to the latest jumping worms research on our website: https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms#frequently-asked-questions-about-jumping-worms-1883164
This information does not address the eggs or drowning the eggs. Based on the latest information, I am not sure about the eggs. You could possibly pour out the water on pavement or concrete and let it dry out. Hopefully they would die in the sunshine.
It is a nasty, invasive pest and we don't want to be bringing it into our gardens.
Good Luck!
