Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida), a species of earthworm often used as live bait by anglers, is also an invasive species in the United States.

Are red compost worms invasive?

The red wiggler (binomial name: eisenia fetida) is the world's most common composting worm. ... Native to Europe, eisenia fetida are not classified as invasive species in North America as they are not considered to have a negative environmental impact in the wild.

Are red wigglers native?

Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida, also known as fishing worms or manure worms), are the kings of composting. Worms are not native to North America. About 20,000 years ago, our continent experienced an Ice Age, along with Europe and Asia. ... As the immigrant settlers moved across the country, so did their worms.