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Old 26-06-2003, 04:56 PM
Tim
 
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Default Maggots in the compost heap

On Thu, 26 Jun 2003 17:41:14 +0200, Ric wrote:

My compost heap has got infected with maggots. Any tips on how to kill
them?
Will a smoke bomb work? A bucket of bleach?

Also, how do you stop them coming back? I only put vegetable matter in
the
heap, so was rather surprised to get an infestation.


There are enough maggots that live in plant matter.
It sounds like your heap is a bit too wet? Tim.