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Be on the lookout for "earthworms on steroids" that jump a foot in the air and shed their tails
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As you tend to your garden this summer, there's a creepy, crawly creature to be on the lookout for: an invasive worm that moves like a snake, thrashes around, jumps into the air and will even shed its tail in an attempt to escape.
While worms are generally considered to be an excellent addition to help soil and gardening, there are thousands of species — not all of them equally welcome. Invasive jumping worms are one species known to actually worsen soil and make it "inhospitable" to many plants. They have been spotted in recent years, and most recently, may have even been seen in Wisconsin.
Here's what to know about the invasive species.
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