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Drainage Holes
Hi again, I started my first bin last Sept, I was following the instructions from Oregen State University how to make rubbermaid bins in the stacking system. I want to something that requires less w…
Replied Nov 12
Egg Shells
I can understand using eggshells to control pH but I don't understand why we need to turn it into a powder. I do not see the importance of getting it powder. Crushed eggshells spread over, the eggshe…
Replied Nov 9
Drainage Holes
That's very good discussion. I haven't decide whether to have holes or no holes. I do not have much time, I would love to neglect the bin as much as I can, can no holes bin neglected for a long perio…
Replied Nov 9
Gnat Flies
Hi Steve, Thanks for your comment. My catch bin has no liquid in it. My bin contains 90 percent bedding, 10 percent food. They are moist, not too wet or too dry. I have two big stones I brought in fr…
Replied Nov 9
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- When did you start composting with worms?
- September 23, 2009
- How were you introduced to vermicomposting?
- County Recycling website I browsed.
- What do your worms like to eat?
- Kitchen Scraps
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- Eisenia fetida
- What worm bins do you use?
- Sterile Bin
- How many pounds of garbage do your worms recycle each week?
- 7
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- At 2:42pm on November 28, 2009,
Beth & Dave said…
- Hi James,
Four kids under the age of seven!!!! Man, I bet they keep you busy! Let me know if the shredded newspaper helps. I think that the gnats like to use moist cardboard to breed in so if you use that, I would try to keep it buried.
Beth
- At 1:26pm on November 27, 2009,
Beth & Dave said…
- Hi James,
We don't really like the rubbermaid bin. We think that it is too deep and does not provide enough airflow. Take a look at our website, specifically the blog and you can see the bins that we use. We also do not use covers and we do not have drainage holes. If done properly, drainage holes are not needed. I would recommend switching to a bin like ours and then using burlap or the t-shirt along with a layer of dry shredded newspaper. In the meantime or if you continue to use the rubbermaid bin, I would work on keeping the area below the bin clean and dry. The fungus gnats need a moist area to breed and if you don't give that to them, they'll go away. Let me know what you think.
Beth
- At 10:51pm on November 26, 2009,
Beth & Dave said…
- Hi James,
I just noticed your post about fungus gnats. Are you still having a problem? I just put on this post on my website and maybe it will help you. Let me know how it goes!
http://blog.monsterworms.com/2009/11/26/fungus-gnats-and-worm-farm-bins/
Beth
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