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Category: Caring for Worms

Caring for Worms

Why Are My Worms Trying to Escape?

When conditions in the bin become unbearable, your worms may attempt a mass escape. Here are the top reasons why.

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021Leave a comment
Caring for Worms

What Do Worms Eat? Feeding Worms and What You Need to Know

Worms will eat just about anything that is organic, but there are some foods you should avoid. Find out what do worms eat with this guide.

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Caring for Worms

How to Manage Worm Bin Acidity (pH)

If your worm bin smells rotten and vinegary, then worm bin acidity may likely be too high. Worms work best in neutral soil. A good pH level for a worm farm is between 6 and 7. However most species of composting worms and quite tolerant of acidic conditions.

May 2, 2018March 7, 20212 Comments
Caring for Worms

Why You Need to Regulate Worm Bin Temperature

When the worm bin temperature is not ideal, worms will become less productive. And in extreme temperatures, your worms will likely suffer and perish if no action is taken.

January 29, 2018November 17, 2020airflow, temperature regulation3 Comments
Caring for Worms

How to Ensure the Moisture Level of Worm Bin Bedding Is Right

The moisture level of worm bin can be a real challenge to get right. Worms need moisture to breathe.

January 29, 2018November 17, 2020feeding worms, moisture level, worm beddingLeave a comment
Caring for Worms

How to Make Perfect Worm Bedding for Thriving Worms

Instead of soil, composting worms require a habitat of worm bedding material, such as shredded newpaper, which retains moisture and is high in carbon. Learn the basics for happier worms!

December 23, 2017March 7, 2021carbon, moisture, worm bedding12 Comments
Caring for Worms

How to Avoid A Whack in the Face and Rid Fruit Flies in Worm Bin

To a fruit fly a worm farm is heaven on earth. It's a smorgasbord of tasty food scraps and a safe place for them to lay their eggs.

December 13, 2017December 16, 2020Leave a comment
Caring for Worms

How to Solve the Most Common Worm Farm Problems

A comprehensive list of the common worm farm problems you should be aware of, and possible solutions to resolve each of them.

Featured Postacidity, ants, centipedes, earwigs, feeding worms, fruit flies, maggots, mites, moisture level, pests, ph level, potworms, protein poisoning, springtail bugs, string of pearls, temperature regulation28 Comments
Caring for Worms

How to Reduce the Population of Tiny White Worms in A Worm Bin

Potworms are a common sight in worm farms. They tend to only show up when things are very wet and acidic, and will flock to fermenting food.

March 22, 2017December 11, 2019pests, potworms5 Comments
Caring for Worms

How to Maintain A Worm Farm for Vermicomposting Success

There's a lot more to worm farm maintenance than you think. But once you get the basics right, maintaining a worm farm is easy and fun.

Featured Postacidity, carbon, feeding, maintenance, moisture, pests, temperature, worm castings, worm tea5 Comments

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