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Compost: Handling Pests In Compost Heaps (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqOd8Z9YRV4 This is a great video by Yolanda that asks you if these so-called "pests" are really a problem. The way I see it, as long as you're composting effectively and using appropriate materials, you won't have anything to worry about. Seriously though, is a mouse in your pile actually harming you? If you're concerned, try using a compost tumbler. If you have a compost bin, cover the top and put mesh underneath the whole thing to prevent burrowing. If you're concerned about odors, just overload your pile with browns. Again, if you're keeping the meat, dairy, and fish out of there I highly doubt you'll have any problems at all. There you have it!

Buy Composting Worms

Are you vermicurious? I find that it's becoming more and more popular to start worm bins at home, and there's good reason for it. They're really easy to set up, they're fun to watch, and they require very little attention once you have the system running and your worms acclimated. I got into worm composting when I decided that burying my food scraps in the ground in the winter just wasn't fun enough anymore. Worms can handle next to anything from the kitchen, and you'll be amazed at what they can do. I never thought I would love worms the way I do-It's gotten to the point where I talk to my worms every morning. So what will the worms need? Quick watch my video on how to create a…

Composting urine…what do you think?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbHCqFIXLYk It's pretty simple... urine is high in nitrogen. When applied properly, you're helping the C:N ratio quite heavily. Have you ever created a compost pile and your end result had huge gobs of what was once food (mostly nitrogen)? This is a handy way to add heaps of nitrogen without having annoying clumps in the finished product. While I've never really thought specifically about composting urine, I love peeing outside as much as possible. So technically I'm already contributing, I guess. I highly doubt it will take long for me to fill up a few gallon jugs, so it's time to find out. By the time I have these ready, it should be time to start building a new compost pile. Keep in mind that they will build up…