Jumping worms are invasive earthworms hailing from far eastern Asia. Their major mode of spread is with horticultural goods but other mechanisms are also suspected vectors. These earthworms can damage deciduous forest ecosystems and, recently, have also been linked to plant damage in gardens and horticulture. This talk will introduce the biology of these earthworms, the history of the invasion and suggest possible ways to manage them.

Dr. Josef Gorres is an Associate Professor at the University of Vermont. He teaches soil science and his research includes the study of jumping worms.

The Southeast Chapter of the UVM Extension Master Gardener Program is a group of Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Windham and Windsor Counties who provide research-based gardening information in their communities. For more information about the program, please click here.

This presentation is in collaboration with the Rockingham Free Public Library.