Large numbers of worms in compost bins However, worms do not have magical powers allowing them to appear in a compost bin out of thin air they and their eggs and casts are transferred when organic material from the garden is added to the bin e.g. in soil on roots, on plant material.
Is it normal to have worms in compost?
Is it OK to Have Maggots in my Compost? Yes, to a degree. You don't want a massive infestation or they'll take out too many nutrients, but some will help accelerate your composting and make sure it's ready for the next season. The reason to get rid of them is if there's too many or you just find it gross.
Can worms just appear?
Maggots don't just show up out of nowhere; they show up for a reason. Flies become attracted to some rotting material or spoiled food in your home and use that as a breeding ground to lay their eggs which hatch to become maggots.
Why are there no worms in my compost?
Could be your compost is too hot at the moment. Moisture Issue Worms will drown if things get too wet. This would be more likely if your bin has a plastic bottom and they could not escape. If things are too wet or too dry they will leave.
Why do worms gather on top of compost?
If they are unhappy, you will see them gather near the opening of the bin, where the air is the freshest and coolest, all trying to escape at once. Why is this happening? This is likely due to a lack of ventilation, overheating, or a chemical nature of the vermicompost that has become noxious to the worms.
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