There's definitely nothing wrong with having the critters in there...they have their part to play. In fact, it would be weird if you DIDN'T have those present. They're all part of the process.
Hi! I've read that these are called "pot worms" and that they occur when you over-feed your worms or give them too much acidic material. Mine went away when I stopped putting coffee grounds in my bin AND when I started adding a handful of organic garden lime every once in a while (to keep the pH in balance). Good luck!
I'd just keep rocking with it. My worm bins have all kinds of little creatures if I look close and they seem to thrive anyway. I think like the other poster said it's probably just part of the cycle with a worm bin/ breaking down the food-
For the most part insect's are part of the biological cycle that breaks down compost. I wouldn't worry if it's bug's if it's mold... there really isn't much to worry about with mold either as far as I know. If it bother's you to have mold in the worm bin... let it dry out a bit. Moisture is the key. Maybe get a hydrometer to monitor. Shouldn't be pricey def under 25 bucks.
@CanarsieBK - I like to think that nature made all these little thing's to work together. Mold, micro and visible insect's it's all working together. My compost pile is CRAWLING with little teeny tiny bug's and has pocket's of leaf mold and worm's and grub's you name it! All of it eat's the decaying matter and help's to break it down. And when the bug's and stuff dies they go into the compost too.
There's definitely nothing wrong with having the critters in there...they have their part to play. In fact, it would be weird if you DIDN'T have those present. They're all part of the process.
crazyaboutcompost 2 months ago
Hi! I've read that these are called "pot worms" and that they occur when you over-feed your worms or give them too much acidic material. Mine went away when I stopped putting coffee grounds in my bin AND when I started adding a handful of organic garden lime every once in a while (to keep the pH in balance). Good luck!
JoniKCraig 5 months ago
@JoniKCraig Thanks for the info!
CanarsieBK 5 months ago
how do I keep fruit flys OUT of my indoor compost bin? they crawl in through the vent holes despite the waste being buried.
grettagrids 5 months ago
@grettagrids LIkely need to dry it out some.
CanarsieBK 5 months ago
small bugs ir what looks like tiny flys are ok the mold is ok to it will help in the brake down of food for the worms your good man
tugrot 9 months ago
@tugrot Thanks for the info.
CanarsieBK 9 months ago
I'd just keep rocking with it. My worm bins have all kinds of little creatures if I look close and they seem to thrive anyway. I think like the other poster said it's probably just part of the cycle with a worm bin/ breaking down the food-
manicbuyer 1 year ago
@manicbuyer That's what Imma do.
CanarsieBK 1 year ago
For the most part insect's are part of the biological cycle that breaks down compost. I wouldn't worry if it's bug's if it's mold... there really isn't much to worry about with mold either as far as I know. If it bother's you to have mold in the worm bin... let it dry out a bit. Moisture is the key. Maybe get a hydrometer to monitor. Shouldn't be pricey def under 25 bucks.
PCOStherealdeal 1 year ago
@PCOStherealdeal Good point. So used to thinking, "insects are bad." Guess these are some of the beneficial ones that are just part of life.
CanarsieBK 1 year ago
@CanarsieBK - I like to think that nature made all these little thing's to work together. Mold, micro and visible insect's it's all working together. My compost pile is CRAWLING with little teeny tiny bug's and has pocket's of leaf mold and worm's and grub's you name it! All of it eat's the decaying matter and help's to break it down. And when the bug's and stuff dies they go into the compost too.
Just remember... love your bug's ;).
PCOStherealdeal 1 year ago
@PCOStherealdeal I shall remember.
CanarsieBK 1 year ago
Check out TheCompostGuy's Channel in YT. He seems to know a lot on the subject.
SSanf 1 year ago
@SSanf Thanks. Will do.
CanarsieBK 1 year ago
Good morning. ...Sorry but I just don't know about this one.
SSanf 1 year ago
I had those....but way worst when I tried. I think it was too much humidity. Unless is small bugs....mine was fungus....
jihadacadien 1 year ago
@jihadacadien Looks like I'll have to add some more newspaper and leaves. The worms are still alive, so I guess it can't be too bad.
CanarsieBK 1 year ago