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On the Hunt for Nightcrawlers in the Worm-Picking Capital of the World

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Nearly all bait worms sold in North America are hand-plucked from farmland in this part of Canada. But with labour shortages and climate change, some worry we’re witnessing the final wiggles of a once thriving business.

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On the Hunt for Nightcrawlers in the Worm-Picking Capital of the World

Nearly all bait worms sold in North America are hand-plucked from farmland in this part of Canada. But with labour shortages and climate change, some worry we’re witnessing the final wiggles of a once thriving business.

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The Local broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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