Jumping Worms Found in Ramsey County Mulch | Duluth News

Ramsey County’s warning: if you grabbed mulch or compost from their yard waste sites lately, check your soil—jumping worms may be hiding there. These invasive pests, confirmed at Arden Hills and suspected in White Bear Township, are wrecking gardens by stripping nutrients and turning soil into coffee-ground-like mush. County’s paused all mulch/compost distribution while they investigate, even incinerating contaminated wood mulch. These worms thrash and jump when disturbed, aren’t native to Minnesota, and can spread fast. Report sightings to the DNR and use ID guides from UMN and DNR to spot them—your garden’s health depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3dd810043a49474