The species is believed to have migrated throughout the U.S. The worm is not considered a threat to crops.Įxperts say the species has been in the United States for nearly a century, first appearing in the Northeast. The animal is carnivorous and known to feast on native earthworms and other soil-dwelling invertebrates, but it has few predators itself, making the species difficult to control.
Be sure to wash your hands afterward, just to be safe. Others suggest wearing gloves to pick up the worm, then placing it in a sealable bag or container with vinegar or salt. It normally drops sections of its tail into hospitable locations to increase the population,” he advised. Like most planaria, a hammerhead worm can grow a complete body from individual pieces. Don’t try to kill it by chopping it into pieces. Sprinkling salt on their body works well so does picking it up with a stick and dropping it on a paper towel, where it will dehydrate. They feed on earthworms, so they are considered a noxious pest that should be destroyed when discovered. “Hammerhead worms, Bipalium kewense, are an invasive species of planaria. And you should kill them, Georgia Gardener and AJC contributer Walter Reeves wrote last year.
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