I bought Castaway DG locally in Downers Grove. From Anderson's - I just talked with my regional rep who told me where I can pick it up. I broadcast it with a handheld spreader and wow.... I couldn't believe the results. Other creatures like Rolly Polly bugs are fine. I think the only caveat is one wants to avoid waterways.
Here in my state of TN (Davidson county) we have found A LOT.... I was doing a lot of garden work to prep my yard for the best time to plant Gladys and I have found quite a few. They have asked us to contact our local health department and agriculture.
@@April.Showers. HAVE THEY HAD any suggestions, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings. HAVE THEY HAD any suggestions, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings. There are too many to catch, using mustard water or any other thing researched thus far only brings some up, but WAY too many to catch and do anything about.
@@lorisullivan1484 from what we have been told in my state was to contact the agricultural center and let them know so that they can come out... I know that’s not much information but I hope it helps.
@@FknNefFy I am on the coast of Southern California too and have quite a few. How are yours doing two years later? Are they still scary? Do they play any positive or negative role in your garden that you can see?
I'm in upstate NY, right over the border from PA, just found them in my garden. Talk about upsetting. I just want to get rid of them myself, since I can't afford to hire anyone.
HAVE YOU FOUND any suggestions how to get rid of them besides burning everything????, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings.
@@lorisullivan1484 unfortunately, so far, nothing is working. Just as I garden, I see them, I collect them and place them in empty bottles or jars and suffocate them... No one around here wants to help without getting into my pockets. I'm at a loss.
@@lorisullivan1484 unfortunately, so far, nothing is working. Just as I garden, I see them, I collect them and place them in empty bottles or jars and suffocate them... No one around here wants to help without getting into my pockets. I'm at a loss.
@@biosh4x I can't even find someone who really has any answers. Did the folks who wanted to charge you have any suggestions? I HAVE WAY TOO MANY to do anything about by just collecting them.
@@lorisullivan1484 Most of them want a small fee for even looking at the grounds. Mind you, I say grounds cause the garden isn't big, it's like a 10 x 15 area raised beds that sits on top of the soil. I'm not paying ridiculous amounts of money for an opinion. Than to find out, like I could have used table salt and vinegar mix or something so simple. You know. But when I find out I will let you know. You can find me on Instagram under the same name to keep in touch.
I found some Asian jumping worms in my rabbit manure yesterday. I.m in Zone 6B Bethlehem, Pa. How concerned should I be? How dangerous are they to my red wiggles? What can I do to get rid of them?
Hello! It may be best to contact your local experts, as it may be different then here in Illinois. Here's a link to find your county Extension office in Pennsylvania. Thank you! extension.psu.edu/county-offices/
Good morning! It may be best to consult with your local Extension office. Here's a link to connect with your county's office in Texas. agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/contact/ Thank you!
i grow worms and they look just like what we call alabama jumpers. have not been able to find them here would love to have some but i have a breathing (copd) problem and can not get very far from my home because of it. if you could find a way to send me some i would truly be greatful
HAVE YOU FOUND any suggestions how to get rid of them besides burning everything????, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings. They are in neighbor's gardens and mulch areas and totally destroying things.
lori sullivan. I am so sorry they are killing many of your plantings. I have them too and am trying to integrate them into my regenerative Southern California garden for a number of reasons. Could you tell me if you have found that any of your plants do ok around them?
T mo. I'm trying to understand them. My understanding is they have been around America for quite a while as Alabama Jumpers. I'm wondering if they can have a positive role to play in certain home gardens in particular locations.
@@earthangel2524 I read that in other states they are a non-desirable worm as they destroy roots of plants. Don't know if it's true or not. I live in Calhoun county Alabama and the jumpers have always been here my whole life. I am 64. The tail end 1/3 part of these worms breaks off very easily. They are extremely active. It may be illegal to bring them into some states.
@@tmo4330 In Calhoun County, do people manage to have back-yard gardens with these worms? Or are they ruining everything as some say? My understanding is they eat leaf litter in some forests which causes trouble in certain areas. But research is not done on home gardens. So I am very curious about how these old-time American Alabama Jumpers relate to gardens over the years.
@@earthangel2524 I have NEVER noticed them to be in any gardens. We have had vegetable gardens all my life including today. (1960's through 2023). Where I find them is in ditches surrounded by hardwood trees that have large amounts of leaf mold and uncomposed leaves. In my opinion, I do not think they are a destructive worm in northeast Alabama. I cannot speak for other states. I have seen videos of people in Louisiana beating on something to vibrate the ground and THOUSANDS of them will come out! I don't think they are easy to raise. I raise redworms for compost and fishing worms. I have tried adding jumpers to them and the jumpers disappear. They make a great fishing worm, just hook them above the break off point.
"You'll see they are very vigorous and wiggly and don't like to be held at all" Worm lays calmly and yawns a wormy yawn
😄
He said they are "problaby a little tired now"...
In North Carolina in the Piedmont area
I think they were in a bag mulch I purchased and I have them in several areas of my yard.
I bought Castaway DG locally in Downers Grove. From Anderson's - I just talked with my regional rep who told me where I can pick it up. I broadcast it with a handheld spreader and wow.... I couldn't believe the results. Other creatures like Rolly Polly bugs are fine. I think the only caveat is one wants to avoid waterways.
I bet they're still good for fishing
Here in my state of TN (Davidson county) we have found A LOT.... I was doing a lot of garden work to prep my yard for the best time to plant Gladys and I have found quite a few. They have asked us to contact our local health department and agriculture.
I remember thinking wow I’ve never seen worms like these move so fast and with so many at the surface approximately 2 inches in ground
@@April.Showers. HAVE THEY HAD any suggestions, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings.
HAVE THEY HAD any suggestions, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings. There are too many to catch, using mustard water or any other thing researched thus far only brings some up, but WAY too many to catch and do anything about.
@@lorisullivan1484 from what we have been told in my state was to contact the agricultural center and let them know so that they can come out... I know that’s not much information but I hope it helps.
They made it to the coast of California I just found one the other day in Costa Mesa
Scared the crap out of me!!
@@FknNefFy I am on the coast of Southern California too and have quite a few. How are yours doing two years later? Are they still scary? Do they play any positive or negative role in your garden that you can see?
Thank YOU I was about to add some to my garden here in N. IL.
I'm in upstate NY, right over the border from PA, just found them in my garden. Talk about upsetting. I just want to get rid of them myself, since I can't afford to hire anyone.
HAVE YOU FOUND any suggestions how to get rid of them besides burning everything????, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings.
@@lorisullivan1484 unfortunately, so far, nothing is working. Just as I garden, I see them, I collect them and place them in empty bottles or jars and suffocate them... No one around here wants to help without getting into my pockets. I'm at a loss.
@@lorisullivan1484 unfortunately, so far, nothing is working. Just as I garden, I see them, I collect them and place them in empty bottles or jars and suffocate them... No one around here wants to help without getting into my pockets. I'm at a loss.
@@biosh4x I can't even find someone who really has any answers. Did the folks who wanted to charge you have any suggestions? I HAVE WAY TOO MANY to do anything about by just collecting them.
@@lorisullivan1484 Most of them want a small fee for even looking at the grounds. Mind you, I say grounds cause the garden isn't big, it's like a 10 x 15 area raised beds that sits on top of the soil. I'm not paying ridiculous amounts of money for an opinion. Than to find out, like I could have used table salt and vinegar mix or something so simple. You know. But when I find out I will let you know. You can find me on Instagram under the same name to keep in touch.
We have these for sure in Fairfield County Ohio.
I’d like to see a clearer picture or video on how to identify them compared to the native worms.
I found this by searching, if you can believe that...
dnr.wi.gov/topic/invasives/fact/jumpingworm/index.html
They can get very long, like a small snake, and have a white band. I have them in my garden in Normal, il.
I found some Asian jumping worms in my rabbit manure yesterday. I.m in Zone 6B Bethlehem, Pa. How concerned should I be? How dangerous are they to my red wiggles? What can I do to get rid of them?
Hello! It may be best to contact your local experts, as it may be different then here in Illinois. Here's a link to find your county Extension office in Pennsylvania. Thank you! extension.psu.edu/county-offices/
I'm in Texas and I have seen them in my garden. How concerned should I be. They are in a tree I planted in my backyard. How do I get rid of them.
Good morning! It may be best to consult with your local Extension office. Here's a link to connect with your county's office in Texas. agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/contact/ Thank you!
Eddie Wagoner. Two years later: Are the jumping worms still there? If so, how is the tree doing with them?
i grow worms and they look just like what we call alabama jumpers. have not been able to find them here would love to have some but i have a breathing (copd) problem and can not get very far from my home because of it. if you could find a way to send me some i would truly be greatful
they are a scourge from Asia, not beneficial birds wont even eat them and they devour humus and leave nothing beneficial behind in their wake
YOU SHOULD NOT GET THESE OR CULTIVATE THESE they are terrible and no none way to kill or control them
@@fredmcmurray6308 Are they foreigners from Asia or locals from Alabama? I am so curious.
I think I have them in Pennsylvania
HAVE YOU FOUND any suggestions how to get rid of them besides burning everything????, they are all over acres of gardens here in central CT and killing many of my plantings. They are in neighbor's gardens and mulch areas and totally destroying things.
lori sullivan. I am so sorry they are killing many of your plantings. I have them too and am trying to integrate them into my regenerative Southern California garden for a number of reasons. Could you tell me if you have found that any of your plants do ok around them?
Castaway DG from Anderson's - find a regional rep. I spread it with a handheld spreader yesterday and boom - dead.
ive always loved those worms
T mo. I'm trying to understand them. My understanding is they have been around America for quite a while as Alabama Jumpers. I'm wondering if they can have a positive role to play in certain home gardens in particular locations.
@@earthangel2524 I read that in other states they are a non-desirable worm as they destroy roots of plants. Don't know if it's true or not. I live in Calhoun county Alabama and the jumpers have always been here my whole life. I am 64. The tail end 1/3 part of these worms breaks off very easily. They are extremely active. It may be illegal to bring them into some states.
@@tmo4330 In Calhoun County, do people manage to have back-yard gardens with these worms? Or are they ruining everything as some say? My understanding is they eat leaf litter in some forests which causes trouble in certain areas. But research is not done on home gardens. So I am very curious about how these old-time American Alabama Jumpers relate to gardens over the years.
@@earthangel2524 I have NEVER noticed them to be in any gardens. We have had vegetable gardens all my life including today. (1960's through 2023). Where I find them is in ditches surrounded by hardwood trees that have large amounts of leaf mold and uncomposed leaves. In my opinion, I do not think they are a destructive worm in northeast Alabama. I cannot speak for other states. I have seen videos of people in Louisiana beating on something to vibrate the ground and THOUSANDS of them will come out! I don't think they are easy to raise. I raise redworms for compost and fishing worms. I have tried adding jumpers to them and the jumpers disappear. They make a great fishing worm, just hook them above the break off point.