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Jumping Worms! #879537

Asked July 31, 2024, 9:37 AM EDT

Hi! I just discovered I have jumping worms! This might explain why I am having some trouble with my plants and erosion :( the worms seem to thrive in shadier spots, and some plants seem more affected than others (my hostas are great). What do I do? Do I stop gardening and planting? Do I not mulch as planned? Where do I begin as I love to garden and had a company helping me install and move plants around :( Thank you!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Following is a thorough discussion of jumping worms and how to deal with them.  If questions remain after you've considered this information, please contact us again and we'll try to answer them.

Because jumping worms are relatively new to Minnesota, we have a lot to learn about how to live with them. Stay tuned.

https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms#controlling-jumping-worms-1883163
An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 31, 2024, 12:39 PM EDT

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