With spring right around the corner, an important topic of interest for gardeners is the Jumping Worm. Jumping Worms are extremely invasive earthworms. Already well-established in the United States, they were first identified in Wisconsin in 2013. Vigilant prevention is crucial to keep these nasties out of your garden.
The links below have great information to help you prevent the spread. Purchase your annuals, perennials and mulch from a reputable source; these nurseries should be fully aware of Jumping Worms. Be careful when sharing plants between gardens. I would also like to add that I have made it a routine practice to treat any new bare root daylilies that come into my garden with a 10% bleach solution (1 cup bleach to 10 cups water). I soak my daylilies for an hour or so and hose them off with water and let them soak in the water to rehydrate before planting.
Be observant -- and good luck!
Jumping Worm Information and Resources:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/jumping-worms/
https://bugwoodcloud.org/mura/mipn/assets/File/UMISC-2018/Wednesday/PM/Ellis_Williams_Education%20and%20Outreach%20for%20Jumping%20Worms.pdf
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/jumpingWorm.html
https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms
Video Shown is from Expedition Homestead
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL8vmWhZkXDs2UFdNxG7Sg
The links below have great information to help you prevent the spread. Purchase your annuals, perennials and mulch from a reputable source; these nurseries should be fully aware of Jumping Worms. Be careful when sharing plants between gardens. I would also like to add that I have made it a routine practice to treat any new bare root daylilies that come into my garden with a 10% bleach solution (1 cup bleach to 10 cups water). I soak my daylilies for an hour or so and hose them off with water and let them soak in the water to rehydrate before planting.
Be observant -- and good luck!
Jumping Worm Information and Resources:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/jumping-worms/
https://bugwoodcloud.org/mura/mipn/assets/File/UMISC-2018/Wednesday/PM/Ellis_Williams_Education%20and%20Outreach%20for%20Jumping%20Worms.pdf
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/jumpingWorm.html
https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/jumping-worms
Video Shown is from Expedition Homestead
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL8vmWhZkXDs2UFdNxG7Sg
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