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26-06-2003, 04:56 PM

Ric

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Maggots in the compost heap

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.

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