WORMS....

I am familiar with the fat, slimy, let’s go fishing, earthworms however, over the last few months; an introduction to a new worm has presented itself. In all of my years on this earth, I have never seen a worm even similar to this new type. They are black, two to six inches long, and not even as big around as a toothpick. They have invaded my property. Wherever there is concrete, there is an abundance of this new breed of worms. For the few days at a time, we have sunshine the worms are still there. What are they and where did they come from all of a sudden? Are they drowning in the saturated ground? This situation has become increasingly annoying for me. Extreme caution in walking is necessary to avoid stepping on them and I certainly don’t wish to track them into my house. My covered patio, once my sanctuary, is now like walking onto a minefield of disgusting worms. I believe that the occasional nasty slug was sufficient. I try to pick them up with the flyswatter and sling them into the yard, but they are so thin they end up breaking in half. Am I responsible for making more worms? They certainly seem to be multiplying and I have no idea how to get rid of them. Any suggestions out there?