Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material and ...

Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by ...

Earthworm scientist Nick Henshue had not spotted invasive “jumping” earthworms in the Buffalo area until 2019. Now, these iridescent crawlers have appeared in different parts of Erie County, posing a ...

Invasive earthworms are spreading into the northern forests of Canada and the US, disturbing the soil and transforming ecosystems, reported researchers at the American Geophysical Union fall meeting ...