PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) -- The lowly earthworm is causing trouble in Minnesota forests. Sure, gardeners love them. But the worms eat the leaves that litter the forest floor, causing disturbances in ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...

Analysis reveals imported earthworm species have colonized large swaths of North America, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems. The researchers warn of the need to better ...

Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are "good for the soil". Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...