Comments on: Troubleshooting Composting Problems http://compostguide.com Tips for home composting Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:46:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: steve http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-1026 steve Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:01:44 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-1026 @Sandi L, I have had the same problem, you can pick them out like you have already, or you can add some grub killer. Something like this: http://www.cleanairgardening.com/milkyspore.html @Sandi L, I have had the same problem, you can pick them out like you have already, or you can add some grub killer. Something like this: http://www.cleanairgardening.com/milkyspore.html

]]> By: Sandi L http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Sandi L Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:29:58 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-1015 My compost had about 20 or more "large" white grubs which I picked out and killed. The compost pile always has a lid on it and I can't understand where these came from. '"Any suggestions on how to get rid of these ugly things? My compost had about 20 or more “large” white grubs which I picked out and killed. The compost pile always has a lid on it and I can’t understand where these came from. ‘”Any suggestions on how to get rid of these ugly things?

]]> By: steve http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-882 steve Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:38:37 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-882 @Peter, You can try adding some diatomaceous earth, which will kill a fair number of the insects, otherwise repeating turning/aerating may disrupt the insects into finding a better home. @Peter, You can try adding some diatomaceous earth, which will kill a fair number of the insects, otherwise repeating turning/aerating may disrupt the insects into finding a better home.

]]> By: Peter W http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-876 Peter W Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:54:44 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-876 I have millions of bugs like millipedes etc in my composter. They contribute to the disintergration; however, when I move the composted material to the garden, the bugs go with it and eat the roots of all the existing plants and any new plants that shoot. I have tried flooding the compost to remove them prior to putting it on the garden but to no avail. Any ideas? Thanks Peter I have millions of bugs like millipedes etc in my composter. They contribute to the disintergration; however, when I move the composted material to the garden, the bugs go with it and eat the roots of all the existing plants and any new plants that shoot.

I have tried flooding the compost to remove them prior to putting it on the garden but to no avail.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Peter

]]> By: steve http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-831 steve Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:17:06 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-831 @michael, When adding citrus peels it is a good idea to first make sure they're shredded or chopped up. Then be sure to add a fair amount of carbon (browns) like leaves or dried grass clippings, keep it at a ratio of 4 to 1 by weight (four parts browns to one part citrus peels). Make sure the compost is well mixed and kept moist. @michael, When adding citrus peels it is a good idea to first make sure they’re shredded or chopped up. Then be sure to add a fair amount of carbon (browns) like leaves or dried grass clippings, keep it at a ratio of 4 to 1 by weight (four parts browns to one part citrus peels). Make sure the compost is well mixed and kept moist.

]]> By: michael http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-822 michael Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:08:43 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-822 What must you add to to the compost mix when using citrus peel? What must you add to to the compost mix when using citrus peel?

]]> By: steve http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-607 steve Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:11:31 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-607 @Christine, Colored paper can be composted however the dyes will leach into the pile. It’s really best not to use the colored paper but the bleached white office paper should be fine to compost. I recommend shredding it to speed up the composting process. @Christine, Colored paper can be composted however the dyes will leach into the pile. It’s really best not to use the colored paper but the bleached white office paper should be fine to compost. I recommend shredding it to speed up the composting process.

]]> By: Christine http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-606 Christine Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:25:45 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-606 Hi, I have just purchased a compost bin. I read that coloured paper is not suitable to compost. Does that include bleached white office paper? Thanks Hi, I have just purchased a compost bin. I read that coloured paper is not suitable to compost. Does that include bleached white office paper? Thanks

]]> By: Joan Brooks http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-589 Joan Brooks Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:14:57 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-589 The composter is one of those "tumber" types, suspended on a medal frame. It's designed so that rainwater will run off of it, rather than infiltrate the bin. Besides, we didn't have a lot of rain in the few weeks it went from compost to soup. Also, I've had this composter for over a year and this is the first time this has had, even in heavy rains we had last Spring. Could the thousands (literally) of millipedes be changing the compost to soup? The composter is one of those “tumber” types, suspended on a medal frame. It’s designed so that rainwater will run off of it, rather than infiltrate the bin. Besides, we didn’t have a lot of rain in the few weeks it went from compost to soup. Also, I’ve had this composter for over a year and this is the first time this has had, even in heavy rains we had last Spring. Could the thousands (literally) of millipedes be changing the compost to soup?

]]> By: steve http://compostguide.com/troubleshooting-composting-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-585 steve Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:54:53 +0000 http://compostguide.com/?page_id=75#comment-585 @Joan Brooks, The water or moisture is coming from somewhere, could a sprinkler be hitting it? If its soupy then you are definitely getting water from somewhere. If your able, try moving the bin and see what happens. @Joan Brooks, The water or moisture is coming from somewhere, could a sprinkler be hitting it? If its soupy then you are definitely getting water from somewhere. If your able, try moving the bin and see what happens.

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