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Toxic invasive hammerhead worms threaten TN gardens

Tennessee officials warn of rising sightings of toxic hammerhead worms that prey on earthworms and disrupt ecosystems.
WHO: Tennessee state agriculture officials
WHAT: Reported sightings of toxic, invasive hammerhead worms continue to rise, threatening gardens and local ecosystems
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: The worms are invasive and toxic, heavily preying on earthworms that aerate soil and cycle nutrients, disrupting ecosystems and home gardens.

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