On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:31:20 -0700, Tom Jaszewski wrote:


If you produce good compost (thermophillic) there will be no insects
able to withstand the temperatures generated. Unfortunately most home
composts, at least all that I have tested, fall far short of being
good products!

True when compared to state of the art compost making, but for the addition of
compost as organic matter, it's not so bad. I have 5 cold piles. Right now,
lizards, rats and snakes live in them so I leave them alone. They are 100 feet
from the house so I'm not overly concerned. It all balances out.

I buy compost when I want the real goods.