Worms: Thousands Escaping Compost Bin

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4l0KlHq5ig Yes, this can happen.  Check my previous post for how to prevent this. 1) Have the worm system full of material for several days in advance.  Make sure you have damp, shredded cardboard as well as food scraps and some old vermicompost or leaves.  Variety is good. 2) Hang a light over the system for several days when you add your worms.  This will discourage them from climbing out the top.

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Why Are My Worms Trying to Escape?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWaDrWrKqiY I recently got the new Worm Inn MEGA vermicomposting system and a fresh batch of worms, too! Being the third time around, I was plenty prepared for the first few days of retaining 5 lbs of worms. It can be tricky to keep the super tiny red wigglers from escaping if they want to...however, you can outsmart them. The zipper on the Worm Inn leaves the tiniest little gap at the top that the most adventurous of worms may find.  All you need is a piece of tape: After the first few days, you can remove it...it's just the initial anxiety period for the worms that most every vermicomposter will experience. It makes sense though... the worms are being placed in a brand new home after being shipped from…

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