Research
Where do they originate from
East Asia
Who are they harmful to
Plants
Birds
What's the easiest way of killing them
Put them in a ziplock back and freeze or sundry them
What type of worm is a jumping worm
Earthworm
How many more times do they eat than normal worms
2-3 times more than a normal worm
Where are they found
Top level of soil
What's the most humane way to get rid of them
Using isopropyl alcohol
What temperature are they mostly active in
Warm temperatures
What harms do jumping worms have on humans
Jumping worms physically cannot harm humans
What do they convert organic matter into
Castings
What is horticulture
Growing fruits, vegetables, flowers and more
Name one of 4 ways jumping worms were introduced to North America (mostly human activities)
The horticultural trade
Transportation of cargo, and goods
Use as fish bait
Movement of potting soil or plants
If soil is infested with jumping worms what harm can they do
Causes a threat to garden aesthetics and productivity
How do they alter the soil
Consuming organic matter
How can we help the spread of them in horticultures
Avoid buying mulch, compost, nursery stocks, or potting mixes
What is the scientific name for the jumping worm
Amynthas agrestis
What other impacts do jumping worms have other than harming native species
Affecting agriculture/horticulture and farming
Habitats and food for animals and insects, fungi, birds and amphibians.
How can soil looseness and erosion affect plant growth and nutrient cycling
It can cause a declining in plant growth and nutrient cycling
If jumping worms are released in your garden is there a way to get them back?
Once the worms are in the garden, they can spread to surrounding natural areas and pose a threat to the ecosystem there is no way to get them back