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Compost beasties
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TheMoneySpider
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in Gardening
I have literally 1000s of tiny white things writhing round inside my compost bin (they are too small to take a picture of).
The heap seams really healthy with tonnes of worms plus the odd ant infestation here and there. It produces about 4-5 bags a year so I don't think it's a problem...am just wondering what they are. Anyone help?
The heap seams really healthy with tonnes of worms plus the odd ant infestation here and there. It produces about 4-5 bags a year so I don't think it's a problem...am just wondering what they are. Anyone help?
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probably just larvae from fruit flies or something - i wouldn't worry about itsaving money by growing my own - much of which gets drunk
made loads last year :beer:0 -
You're heap has become to acidic, try adding small quantities of lime to help fix this.
http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/ive-got-white-worms/My Mind wanders, if found please return.0 -
Cheers guys, I have mites definitely...will keep a look our for whites worms (Anyone remember that crap British horror movie about the white worm?)0
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Could be springtails...If you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.0
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Is that good or bad?Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »Could be springtails...
I tend to think that whatever is in my compost bin, stays in there and as long as they aren't rats, I'm not bothered.
I don't even look in it, to see what's in there.Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.0 -
Lotus-eater wrote: »Is that good or bad?
I tend to think that whatever is in my compost bin, stays in there and as long as they aren't rats, I'm not bothered.
I don't even look in it, to see what's in there.
Absolutely fine - in fact I'd say it's good and healthy to have them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpringtailIf you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.0 -
Also, is it true you are meant to....well.....put pee in compost heaps?
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TheMoneySpider wrote: »Also, is it true you are meant to....well.....put pee in compost heaps?
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Oh gawd - don't start Lotus off!If you haven't got it - please don't flaunt it. TIA.0 -
Yes you are, unless it's too wet, then don't.TheMoneySpider wrote: »Also, is it true you are meant to....well.....put pee in compost heaps?
(sorry)
:rotfl:Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »Oh gawd - don't start Lotus off!Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.0 -
Well what does it actually add, amonia I am guessing...does that speed it all up. Am thinking of the poor little worms in there0
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