http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/ The Worm Bin Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:43 GMT fredmarn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11214 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11214 I have one bin that has slugs and other flying things, but I think its doing ok ? I think . I think I recently read that coffee grounds will get rid of slugs, Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:29 GMT Linda Rushing http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11213 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11213 What other type of fly besides fruit flies and fungus gnats get in our bins. My bin is infested with something!!! They are fatter than fruit flies and their Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:41 GMT sharkie333 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11212 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11212 I put some photos in the photo section also. Eliz in Md. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:06 GMT sharkie333 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11211 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11211 I got around to dealing with the worms today and it seemed like the whole thing was way to wet and mucky. I have posted pictures on the following webpage with Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:59 GMT allisonakbay http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11210 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11210 Too much old food can create toxic conditions; the bin might heat up or turn acidic. If the food is not being eaten there might be something in it that the Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:55:51 GMT Jerry Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11209 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11209 If the old food is getting mouldy that's a good thing the worms like mouldy food or should I say mould for food ... From: fredmarn Date: 11/18/2009 2:07:05 PM Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:05:46 GMT fredmarn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11208 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11208 Why would it be necessary to throw out old food ? And just not add to it ? ... From: sharkie333 To: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 18, Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:04 GMT sharkie333 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11207 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11207 Thanks everyone for your advise. Today I will try dumping the whole lot on a tabletop and counting the worms. I'll fluff up the bedding and remove any old Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:09:10 GMT Bobby Ray http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11206 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11206 How would an expensive worm bin help you? I have a friend that sells worm bins that look marginally like the one in the picture link you posted ... air holes Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:01:49 GMT Bobby Ray http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11205 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11205 Thanks for the update ... very kind of you. I am sure your worms will love the coffee. On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 2:37 PM, reikimastersat ... [Non-text portions Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:02:01 GMT cruffvisions http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11204 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11204 I agree that lack of air might be your problem. More air to the bedding, fluffing your bedding and making sure you are not overfeeding are all good advise. I Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:51 GMT Eric Cohen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11203 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11203 Hey Eliz, In my experience the main reason that my system slows down is lack of airflow. That can be a problem in any nested system as it compacts down. I Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:54 GMT Linda Rushing http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11202 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11202 I have a rubbermade bin howevcer my lid has holes in the top. I pretty much followed the directions from this site. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:14:13 GMT Jerry Walker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11201 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11201 My ole stand by for giving worms a boost is pumpkin puree not the pie filling with all the spices just pure pumpkin . Bury the whole pound cans contents just Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:57 GMT Buddy Bourne http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11200 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_worm_bin/message/11200 I wouldn't spend the money on a pre-fab bin. I use a system like the one you made. A simple 18 gal tote with a large hole cut in the top that has been covered