Good way to block flies from getting in ventilation holes? cheesecloth, sponges? anything else?2yr ⋅ LordGarlandJenkins ⋅ r/Vermiculture
So we all know that normal newsprint (left) is fine for worms, and glossy (right) isn't. But what about that weird semi-gloss type stuff? It doesn't seem to be the same kind of gloss as the right, but it still makes me nervous. What's the consensus?2yr ⋅ ohowjuicy ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Having a much worse red mite problem in the bin. They are all in the top and around the sides. It isn't too wet. Any help is appreciated.2yr ⋅ clburton24 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
2 months into my worm composting bin & I’m not sure when to start filling up the top layer? More info in comments, help is much appreciated! :)1yr ⋅ Shield_Maiden600 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Will this be enough holes in the bottom of my new bin? IKEA SOCKERBIT2yr ⋅ libbyation ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Current setup. Hoping to be able to handle 100 pounds of scrap a week by the end of the year3yr ⋅ SocialAddiction1 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Why are my worms crawling all over the sides of the bin? Have other people had this issue before? I just fed them recently, there's plenty of moisture, and the temperature is well regulated.2yr ⋅ MichaelSander ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Threw in moldy bird seed cus I thought they went bad. Now I have to deal with this5yr ⋅ DracoRiff ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Is this protein poisoning? This is the only worm I can find in the bin like this.4yr ⋅ bwb003 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
On a 43°c (110°f) day I found the majority of my worms hanging out in the wet sump of my can o worms4yr ⋅ shelltoes ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Thinking of converting this into a mini worm farm for fun/experiments/viewing. How few worms do you think I can get away with? About 1.25’ by 4” I’ll be making changes to provide shade and drainage.2yr ⋅ LadyWoodbury ⋅ r/Vermiculture
So how moldy do food scraps have to get before it becomes more harmful then good?3yr ⋅ TheOriginalYoshi ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Amazon’s new envelopes are recyclable!! The white buffering material isn’t styrofoam but also doesn’t melt like the sugar based packing peanuts. The white material is very fragile and crumbly. Hopefully this means we can shred these and feed them as bedding!5yr ⋅ kertzc ⋅ r/Vermiculture
My friends enjoy receiving pictures of my worms. One asked how old I think this baby worm is. I told her I didn’t know. Do y’all know?3yr ⋅ sdbabygirl97 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Should I be worried about these tiny bugs in my indoor bin? They looked like eggs at first, but on closer inspection they were moving. Not worried about extra bugs in the bin, but don't want them hurting my worms.4yr ⋅ Jellylovins ⋅ r/Vermiculture
can i put a blanket on my worm bin to keep them warm (50F rn) or will this suffocate them?3yr ⋅ sdbabygirl97 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Two bins finishing/drying out! A lot of the particles you see are stems and pumpkin seeds and such that take a while to get broken down, after sifting, right back in a bin3yr ⋅ SocialAddiction1 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Can I use this to replenish my worm bin after harvesting my castings? Everyone around me is out of coconut coir.2yr ⋅ beteceleste111 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
I’m new to worm farming and some of my worms have these bumps on them, should I be concerned?2yr ⋅ JacintaAmyl ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Help! Some of my worms are grey, and look not healthy. What’s going on, and how do I fix it???2yr ⋅ especulativa ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Moved my 5 gallon setups into one long boi to fit under a table and I'm so excited! It really feels like these worms are moving up in the world4yr ⋅ dinahroar ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Will this bin provide enough air for my worms? Any advice on how to improve it? (more details in comments)2yr ⋅ EpicJakelor ⋅ r/Vermiculture
I got carried away should i remove the carrots? Also with the end of my balcony garden season coming up how do i catch the worms out so i can use the compost?2yr ⋅ Aeonir ⋅ r/Vermiculture
I opened my worm bin and found these today. Can anyone tell me what they are and what I need to do about them? Are they harmful? Is my bin ruined? Will they kill my worms? I have so many questions and would love some advice.2yr ⋅ FlyGirlFlyHigh ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Can I add 2000 worms to 9 gallons of waste or add waste slowly?11mo ⋅ TheRarePondDolphin ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Making my first worm compost bin. Right now I have about 6 inches worth of shredded paper and cardboard. What else do I need to put in here before I wet it down? And to what ratio?4yr ⋅ bfvplanetryhard ⋅ r/Vermiculture
This just fell out of my son’s hair after a dirtbike ride. About 1 inch. Any ideas?1yr ⋅ Jonpaddy ⋅ r/Vermiculture
New no-plastic worm bin that my spouse and I built this weekend. Now I need worms!5yr ⋅ Ihatebreathing ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Just got my worms and are in the bin. Do I feed them right away or do I wait?2yr ⋅ mr_potay2 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
My wife suggested the thermomix could make quick powdered egg shell for the worm farm :) don’t know why I didn’t think of it!3mo ⋅ erthenWerm ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Saw some of these guys in my bin today. Believe they are pseudo scorpions.4yr ⋅ 222double222 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Are these cocoons? Started a 1 gallon experiment 10 days ago with 12 of my adult red wigglers. Looks like they excavated this little space towards the top.2yr ⋅ PepperInternational8 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Out of 3lbs in a large tote, I always have 3-8 worms crawling on the sides or top. Everything is layered and balanced and smells like earth. Are these 3-8 worms unhappy with their home? Are they telling me that there's something wrong, or is this number out of 3lbs okay? Thanks!4yr ⋅ nothingisforeveryone ⋅ r/Vermiculture
looking to start a worm bin. Are these containers suitable for a small DIY? about 12'x12'x5'1yr ⋅ Flashy-Professional9 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Found this bugger in my bin. Flipped out left and right when I picked them up, secreted a yellowish mucus, and has very defined cetae when it moves. Maybe about 6 inches long when stretched out? I strongly suspect that it's a jumping worm, but I'd appreciate a second opinion.2yr ⋅ InterplanetaryCyborg ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Will any of these ingredients be harmful to worms if touching them directly?1yr ⋅ irmaluff ⋅ r/Vermiculture
a sad day :( thank goodness i only found a few like this. the others seemed fine. im confused though bc i didnt feed them meat but maybe it was the hummus (chickpeas are protein, after all)3yr ⋅ sdbabygirl97 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Can I add raw biochar to my worm bin or do I need to activate it? Do I add it with food or just mix it in? Also, should I grind it up?7mo ⋅ emptybeercans ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Shoebox bin, started with 10-20 red wigglers, growth over 10 months of semi-neglect. (I know the bins a bit wet atm).1yr ⋅ Caring_Cactus ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Show and tell time. My setup is three medium sized mixing trays. What chu got??4yr ⋅ NotThatBishop ⋅ r/Vermiculture
First bin, all tips welcome! successful delivery from buckeye organics, the worms are lively. I'm gonna throw some soil on top and feed these guys in a day or two.2yr ⋅ Laeree ⋅ r/Vermiculture
This is my setup that I started at the end of May and is doing OK but not going to be long until overcrowded. I have now decided to upgrade so I'm looking to see what others are having success with. I am thinking of just a single tote with holes along sides. Thoughts?4yr ⋅ peteribrooks ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Every time I check the bin it looks like they're trying to escape! What's wrong? totally new to this.2yr ⋅ k-the-mycophile ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Making a new worm bin and wondering if this would make a superior bedding? It claims to be 49% cow manure 51% humus composted forest products?1yr ⋅ takecareofsebastian ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Eggs/cocoons not all being laid in bedding (some are) but as you can see, a lot are being laid on the top edges of the bin. Is this an issue?1yr ⋅ colossalcricket ⋅ r/Vermiculture
What are these white things? Are they harmful? And how do I get rid of them?2mo ⋅ Digit4lhero ⋅ r/Vermiculture
My compost was doing well for a year and I added more worms and found these all dead under the avocados. Could it be the avocado?2yr ⋅ Additional_Good_6838 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
We use this worm conditioner as recommended to balance the pH of the compost. We are just 2mos in so I cant really tell if it works. Gimmick or actually useful?3yr ⋅ doucesquisse ⋅ r/Vermiculture
My 250 gallon red wiggler bin is edging near the top and i think it’s time to start a new bin. Should I transfer half the contents to the new home ?2yr ⋅ MobileElephant122 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Is this an indian blue? I ordered red wrigglers from Uncle Jim’s so I’m a little confused1yr ⋅ trapprius ⋅ r/Vermiculture
i want to do a bit of an experiment where i use pine cones as the main brown material in a bin. tips / thoughts? i know it's not ideal, i just want to experiment with it.1yr ⋅ sasukesaturday ⋅ r/Vermiculture
First worm box setup. It’s with several layers and i got the worms with a bunch of earth, they are in the second layer below the one visible. Is this too much? Should i add more cardboard on top (there’s a lid too)? This is my first box, any advice is highly appreciated!4yr ⋅ TannoKei ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Follow up to previous post, found these tiny bugs in the bin, should I be worried?2yr ⋅ Crispy_Nug ⋅ r/Vermiculture
First try with fresh Rabbit manure as food in a test bin. Hopes are high!3yr ⋅ Busy-feeding-worms ⋅ r/Vermiculture
So, I have one of these stationary carts that isn't used much. What would you guys think of using this as a breeding colony setup for worms? As in each tray being its own worm bin.2yr ⋅ Ashurii1990 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Flew across the country with these guys in my carryon. Enjoy your new home fellas!4yr ⋅ mountainbloom ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Please help: every time I open the bin, I find a couple dozens of worms on the lid trying to escape. Today, I finally got a moisture/pH meter and a thermometer and here are the results. What can I do to make the bin more comfortable for my noodles? Thanks so much!4yr ⋅ afondmemory0246 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Anyone have a “shelf system” that uses totes for their bins? I’ve got a 2-chamber system (3rd for drainage/leachate) and it’s hell on my back when lifting 😫1yr ⋅ spider_ant_911 ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Should I get another coir block to cover this? It’s under a mat and I regularly see worms crawling all over it but I feel like it’s attracting other bugs?4yr ⋅ JurassicParkDinosaur ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Pulled up a raised bed 40ft from buried worm buckets. Center was still ice. Worms thriving at the edges.5yr ⋅ MassiveCoinJar ⋅ r/Vermiculture
Has anyone ever noticed this before? This worm was very big yesterday and was in the middle of giving birth, when I have looked in today this is how I have found it.4yr ⋅ peteribrooks ⋅ r/Vermiculture
