Do Not Cut the Worm

After heavy rain, something flat and brown appears on the driveway. Your first instinct might be to cut it. That is exactly the wrong move. Hammerhead flatworms are invasive predators showing up on patios, sidewalks, lawns, and garden beds after storms. They feed on earthworms, may secrete irritating toxins, and can regenerate when cut into pieces. This episode was generated with AI assistance.