Keep us posted! ------ Sara Mattes
> On Aug 17, 2023, at 9:36 PM, Robin Wilkerson <outsideinformat...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Good question Sara. I don’t know the answer. I’m opting for the replenishing > the soil regularly with homemade compost. I do a rough clearing out of the > worms but know I’m still introducing more. Waiting patiently for more > information from authorities. The Facebook page is Invasive Jumping Worms. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 17, 2023, at 9:31 PM, judyta frodyma <judyta.frod...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> How do I know if I've got jumping worms or regular worm worms? >> >> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 8:50 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com >> <mailto:samat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> So, does reapplying compost/top dressing every year address the soil >>> compromise? >>> Or does sterile soil deprive the worms of food? >>> >>> >>> ------ >>> Sara Mattes >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 8:22 PM, Robin Wilkerson <outsideinformat...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:outsideinformat...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> 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. >>>> >>>> Courage! Robin >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:54 PM, Marcie Karty <mrka...@yahoo.com >>>>> <mailto:mrka...@yahoo.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Are they bad for the garden vs. normal worms? >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 06:11:58 PM EDT, Robin Wilkerson >>>>> <outsideinformat...@gmail.com <mailto:outsideinformat...@gmail.com>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Susan Winship <susanwins...@comcast.net >>>>>> <mailto:susanwins...@comcast.net>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> South Sudanese Enrichment for Families >>>>> Susan Winship,LICSW >>>>> PO Box 492 >>>>> Lincoln,MA 01773 >>>>> 781-424-8774 >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Robin Wilkerson >>>>> 31 Old Winter St. >>>>> Lincoln, MA 01773 >>>>> outsideinformat...@gmail.com <mailto:outsideinformat...@gmail.com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.> >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Robin Wilkerson >>>> 31 Old Winter St. >>>> Lincoln, MA 01773 >>>> outsideinformat...@gmail.com <mailto:outsideinformat...@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >>> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>
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