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University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura County
669 County Square Drive, Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 805.645.1451
Fax: 805.645.1474
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office will be closed for the following holidays:
December 24-25 - Christmas Holiday
December 31 - January 1 - New Year Holiday
January 20 - MLK Day
Controling Earthworms
Earthworms are generally considered to be beneficial, so trying to control them is unusual. Even more unusual is finding information about “control” methods. However, after some searching, the following ideas may help you discourage earthworm activity. Earthworms usually come to the surface after a rain or after the soil has been made excessively wet. Therefore, keep the area as dry as possible. Divert rain water (down spouts) away from the area, if possible.