Crazy worms' impact on maple syrup could be "severe," Fish told Maine Public Radio. "They tend to really impact maple trees," he said, particularly because those trees tend to have shallow roots.

Some call them crazy worms. Pick one up, and you'll see why, as the creepy-crawly jerks, writhes and springs out of your hand. (It may even leave its tail behind, as a grim souvenir.) And now ...

Wriggling invasive pests are making their way into Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties. Crazy worms, technically known as Amynthas agretis, look harmless but they can do huge damage. If you ...

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September 7, 2016 / 7:40 AM CDT / CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) -- It has been a year since the first "crazy worm" was found in Cook County, and there are signs the invasive pest is growing in number.

Rare, invasive species of "crazy jumping" worm is on the rise in Illinois, official says By Richard Ray • Published September 7, 2016 • Updated on September 7, 2016 at 3:39 pm ...