Worm Composting & Harmful Bacteria

“Can worms spread harmful bacteria such as ecoli and salmonella?” ~ Shauna Babcock Hi Shauna, That is a really good question! Worms themselves are not hosts for pathogens,

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Animal Manures in Worm Composting

“Can worms live on animal manure only, or do they need other supplements?” ~ David Turburville Hi David, Worms can indeed be fed only animal manures. These materials

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Anaerobic Conditions In A Worm Bin

“I am having problems with a wormery I started 4 months ago. My first batch of worms died due to the wormery becoming too wet / smelly. I

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Vermiculture vs. Vermicomposting

“What is the difference between worm farming and composting – which is better for you garden. I want to start one of the other or should I be

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Composting Worm Lifecycle

“Do worms lay eggs? If so then how many and how often. What is the life of a compost worm? What happens when they die?” ~ Ken Metford

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Red Worms vs. African Nightcrawler In Composting

“On comparision which worm is better for research, Eisenia foetida or eudrilus eugeniae?” ~ Nirmala Natarajan Hi Nirmala, That’s a great question. I haven’t really spent much time

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Worm Composting & Methane Production

“Am putting some of our domestic waste into worm farm. Have been told recently that the material put into conventional compost bins contributes to methane production, is it

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Worm Bin Drainage & Moisture Levels

“Some people think that worm bin drainage is normal but I don’t. What are your thoughts?” ~ Eric Wicklund Hi Eric, That’s an interesting question, and one of

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Using Worm Tea as a Fungicide

“Can worm tea be sprayed as a fungicide and are there any trials?” ~ Maurice Franklin Hi Maurice, There is definitely some evidence to indicate that worm casting

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Breeding Phoenix Worms For Reptile Food

“Looking for info on breeding phoenix worms for reptile food” ~ Carolyn Budai Hi Carolyn, Phoenix worms are actually juvenile insects – larvae of the Black Soldier Fly

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