How do I know if I've got jumping worms or  regular worm worms?

On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 8:50 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote:

> So, does reapplying compost/top dressing every year address the soil
> compromise?
> Or does sterile soil deprive the worms of food?
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> On Aug 17, 2023, at 8:22 PM, Robin Wilkerson <[email protected]>
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> Yes. They are bad. They don’t eat the plants, they eat all the organic
> parts of the soil leaving behind something that looks like coffee grounds
> and is essentially sterile. A problem indeed. UMass Agricultural Extension
> has a link to more information. There is also a Facebook page devoted to
> them.
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> Courage! Robin
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> On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:54 PM, Marcie Karty <[email protected]> wrote:
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> Are they bad for the garden vs. normal worms?
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> On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 06:11:58 PM EDT, Robin Wilkerson <
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> Join the party Susan! The only strategy at the moment is to have a bucket
> of water and vinegar - half and half - at the ready, and just toss them in
> as you see them.. or you can just tiptoe away.. they are everywhere
> including the woods and fields.. one is hopeful that a solution will be
> found,  people are working around the clock..but not yet….  Chickens won’t
> go near them and haven’t seen birds go after them as well.. moles  will eat
> them I’m told.
> There’s always something…. Good luck! Robin
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> On Aug 17, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Susan Winship <[email protected]>
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> Admit I should be punished for not tending to my garden for months - until
> this morning.
> There were lots lots and lots of very large worms….
> I am clear how to kill them but not how to catch them… is it easier to pot
> the plants and give the worms the garden??!!
> Very disgusting….
> Thoughts are welcome.
> Susan
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