Woodlice taking over my compost bin...

lottielearner · « **on:** September 05, 2009, 22:23 »

Hi guys, my compost bin is absolutely full of wriggling woodlice yuk! is this normal and ok? .. please say yes!

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2009, 22:30 »

If I recall correctly they feed on rotting material so I would say it's ok.

Mind you, I might not be recalling correctly

lottielearner · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2009, 22:36 »

Phew thats a relief

thought I would have to pick em all out!

Brambles · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2009, 22:42 »

If you were to keep chooks.... They ADORE woodlice

Salmo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2009, 22:44 »

Plenty of woodlice working for you means that 'Compost Hotel' is just right!

lottielearner · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2009, 13:22 »

Wow that was more luck than judgement!! Wish I did keep chooks,

maybe when I have a bit more time. ... Thanks for the replies

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