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Troubleshooting

Solve common worm composting problems and keep your system running smoothly.

Articles in Troubleshooting

1. Dealing with Fruit Flies and Pests

Prevent and eliminate unwanted insects in your worm composting system.

2. Fixing Smelly Worm Bins

Diagnose and resolve odor problems in your worm composting setup.

3. What to Do When Worms Try to Escape

Understand why worms attempt to leave and how to create better conditions.

4. Reviving a Dying Worm Population

Emergency measures to save your worms and restore a healthy ecosystem.

5. Seasonal Care and Winter Protection

Adapt your worm care routine for different seasons and extreme weather conditions.
Bibliography & Sources
  1. Edwards, C.A., Dominguez, J., & Neuhauser, E.F.. (2011). Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management. CRC Press
  2. McLaughlin, J.. (2017). The Earthworm Book: How to Raise and Use Earthworms for Your Farm and Garden. Ten Speed Press
  3. Appelhof, M., Fenton, M., & Harris, B.L.. (2017). Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System. Storey Publishing