Question 1

What should I do about ants in my vermicomposter?

Accepted Answer

Ants in a vermicomposter can be a nuisance, but they are not harmful to the worms or the composting process. However, if the population of ants is excessive, there are a few things you can do to reduce their numbers:

Keep the bin moist but not waterlogged: Ants are attracted to dry environments, so maintaining the proper moisture level in the bin can help discourage them from entering.

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Question 2

What can you not put in a worm compost bin?

Accepted Answer

Do not put intensely spicy foods into your worm composter, such as ginger or an excessive amount of citruses, as well as milk products, meat products, bones, oils, lard and other fats.

Question 3

Can I use a worm composting kit to grow worms for fishing, and will they multiply enough for me to harvest them regularly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a worm composting kit, is ideal for growing worms for fishing, and they will multiply effectively if cared for properly. Worms like Dendrobaena veneta are perfect for this purpose as they are hardy, lively, and highly attractive to fish.

Here’s what you need to know:

Will the Worms Multiply?

How to Create the Best Conditions:

Temperature: Keep your worm farm between 15°C and 25°C.

Moisture: The bedding should be damp, like a wrung-out sponge.

Food: Feed small amounts of vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Avoid meat, dairy, and acidic foods.

Airflow: Keep the bedding loose to allow oxygen flow.

Harvesting Worms for Fishing:

Additional Benefits:

By maintaining good care, your wormery will become a sustainable source of bait for fishing and a great way to recycle your food waste.

Question 4

How do you do your bit for the environment?

Accepted Answer

Living and working on a farm, we like to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible. Our packaging is made from recycled materials, as far as possible, and we recycle or reuse all the packaging our deliveries arrive in. We compost our flower waste and we feed our birds. Our birdfood packaging is reusable so if you want to send back your bags and mealworm tubs we will re-use them where we can. We are constantly looking for ways of reducing our impact so welcome your ideas.

Question 5

Do you deliver overseas?

Accepted Answer

No, I’m afraid most of our products are perishable so we don’t despatch overseas.

Question 6

What to do if my Bokashi Liquid smells?

Accepted Answer

This liquid is a very potent fertiliser or drain cleaner and it can have a really strong smell so the best way to avoid this is to drain it regularly and use it. Pour bokashi tea directly into toilets, sinks and drain to disinfect these areas. To use as a fertiliser dilute 2 teaspoons of Bokashi tea with 1.5 Litres of water, apply it to the soil of your plants once a week, avoid touching the leaves as it could cause burning.

Question 7

Can I Leave My Wormery For A Longer Holiday?

Accepted Answer

A holiday is no problem. The worms easily manage even two-week fasting. However, they can survive without food up to four weeks.