Having any kind of decaying matter, no matter the process, will tend to attract certain bugs and environmental issues.
In the following articles, I will discuss the following topics in details.
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Having a thriving active worm bin will mean you will encounter other critters. This article discusses what you might see and if you need to rid the bin of them.
Worm Composting
Fruit Flies
the biggest bother with worm composting are these little buggers. Find out some of the tricks to keep them minimized in this article.
Moles
Yes there are animals out there who would love to feast on your worms. Find out what they are and how to avoid them in this article.
Worm Composting PH
- alkaline vs. acid, you don' have to have a science degree to figure it all out. This article will help you to decifer what is good for your worms.
Worm Composting Temperature
can be a challenge. Worms do prefer certain temps so if it is really hot or really cold where you are this can be a challenge.
Mold Fungi and Bacteria
are a normal part of the decomposition process and are likely to be encountered during composting with worms.
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