7 Worm Composting Safety Tips and Tricks Worm composting is an excellent way to process your organic waste and create super soil for your garden. It also reduces the risk of attracting rodents and insects to your home. The process may seem simple, but you must take some precautions to ensure that the worms stay healthy and are not a threat to you or your pets. Worm composting can also pose some risks. For example, if icky fly larvae get into the system, they could spread throughout your house. Alternatively,…
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What Worms Are Best for Worm Composting?
What Worms Are Best for Worm Composting? When it comes to worm composting, you can use many different types of worms, and some are better than others for specific composting situations, but any type of worm will happily coexist in a home compost bin. The main things to consider when choosing which type of worm you want to use are how much space they will need and what type of soil they prefer. Once you know that, the rest is easy! If you’re new to home composting with worms, don’t…
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What to Consider When You Start Worm Composting There are many reasons to start worm composting, from reducing waste to saving money on your garbage bill. Worm composting is also a great way to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil, so it’s healthier and more fertile. Worm composting does require some initial investment, but after you purchase your worms and the accessories for your bin, it’s a flawed maintenance process that doesn’t take much time out of your day. Even if you don’t have a lot of space…
Read MoreRed Wiggler Worms – Things You Need To Know
Red Wiggler Worms – Things You Need To Know Eisenia fetida is a common Red Wiggler worm. It is the more often bought worm for composting. But do you know what it looks like? It’s life cycle or characteristics? Its benefits? No? Chill. We have got your back! Continue to read further to find out interesting facts about Red Wigglers. Physical description Red Worms are smaller in size and 3-4” of length is normal for an adult Wiggler Worm. They have varying bands from light red and dark red. This…
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