What do I do about waste shrinkage in the lower trays of the wormery?

It is important to maintain the level of waste in the lower trays of the wormery as the waste is reducing.

How Do Worms Breathe?

Worms breathe through their skin which must remain moist to absorb oxygen from the air.

How Many Worms Are There In The Soil?

A really good soil has up to 1 million worms per acre!

Are Worms Male And Female?

Worms are hermaphrodite which means they have both male and female reproductive cells. However, it still takes two to tango… if you know what I mean!

Are normal earthworms suitable for composting?

Normal earthworms, also known as "garden worms" or "lob worms," are not typically suitable for composting.

I have maggots in my wormery!

Maggots are the larvae of flies and usually gain access via eggs laid on the food scraps you put in.

What should I do about ants in my vermicomposter?

Ants in a vermicomposter can be a nuisance, but they are not harmful to the worms or the composting process.

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Our composting worms are mixture of species (mainly reds and dendras) selected for their composting ability

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The Urbalive Worm Composter is a home wormery kit that can be used indoors or outdoors for composting kitchen waste with the red worms. The perfect wormery for households, classrooms or offices.

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