Vermicomposting Worms as Pests?
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any vermicomposters (worms) in E Tenn?
Comments (1)I'm no expert but a few weeks ago I was gathering worms for my indoor vermicompost and I found a few just underneath some cardboard. It was maybe 40 degrees. I think they can survive pretty well in cold weather. They do every year. Enjoy....See MoreSeparating worms from vermicompost
Comments (18)I've never worn gloves while sifting worm castings. I've usually done the mound technique for sorting worm castings and it is very tedious. I do know that window screen works just fine as a layer that worms can crawl through. Like the rolls of fiberglass window screen that you can get for a few bucks at the big box home improvement stores. We actually use layers of screen in our bins since we don't have a stacking system. the screen lets us lift out the newer bedding/food so we can scoop out the more finished stuff from the bottom for sorting. I kinda like the idea of putting the more finished stuff on top of a screen on a prepped bin of bedding. It would not sift out the cocoons but I suppose I could then put the castings into a bucket with a yogurt container (with some holes) of corn meal. For the corn meal method of collecting stragglers, does anyone know how moist to make the cornmeal?...See MoreA link to useful worm and vermicomposting information
Comments (1)Thanks Joseph, for sharing Vermicompost topics list link. ItâÂÂs really helpful for us, to get useful information like that on Vermicompost....See Morevermi-composting and worms: questions, questions, questions
Comments (1)Hi, welcome to worm farming. I've been doing it for about a year now. Questions are good, and lead to learning more. Hope we can help out. 1. They like it best at 70, but thats not to say you can't keep them in a place that is hotter or colder. I have a bin outside, were it is 100+ during the summer and as low as 0 during the winter, and it is very active. 2. Thats a big bin. How many worms do you have? I would worry about how much air they get if you have the doors on. You would want it covered, but the fridge is made to hold air in, so if you keep the lid on, give it plenty of holes for fresh air flow. 3. Grass clippings are fine, but they can heat up. I would use in moderation. I will bag mine up every now and then, and use in my regular compost pile. Leaves, newspaper, veggie scraps make up most of my worms food and bedding. 4. As stated with the grass clippings, they heat up, so your worms could be escaping the heat. when things cool off they may find their way back. Don't let any mistakes now make you think twice about what you are trying to do. This is a great thing to do, you'll make mistakes and learn from them. Once you get it down, it is easy. You just have to learn what works best for you....See MoreCarlosDanger
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