Earthworm problems widespread

Areas with high rainfall in the past few weeks are suffering from earthworm problems. The information below represents the most recent information available on managing these friendly foes.

Earthworms, and the castings (fecal material) that they produce are a growing problem on greens, tees and fairways. Although earthworms are very beneficial animals, aerating the soil and helping to break down organic materials, turf managers have at times been forced to resort to the use of off–label pesticides such as carbaryl…