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Move Over, Spotted Lanternflies: NJ’s Newest Invasive Pest Can Literally Jump

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New Jersey’s New Invasive Threat: Meet the ‘Crazy Snake Worms’ Ruining Local Soil

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood , NJ — Just when homeowners thought they could breathe a sigh of relief after battling spotted lanternflies, New Jersey has a terrifying new invasive species taking over backyards. Unlike your average garden pest, this one moves like a snake, thrashes violently when disturbed, and can actually launch itself off the ground.

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