[Iain j]

Hi all I have a composting bin in my garden and i have been putting cardboard, teabags,potstoe peeling plus compost from a plant pot and grass cuttings my Question is is it normal to have wood lice in the composting bin ? if their not suposed to be there where am I going wrong

Regard Iain

[mumofstig]

I get them in mine and ignore them, they are just some of the little helpers turning your rubbish into the good stuff..........that's how i look at it anyway :blink:

[fatbelly]

Wood Lice, Slugs and all manner of little beasties whilst unwelcome on the plot are essential for the compost bin.
they help turn the  peelings etc etc into compost.

[compostqueen]

they're good news and will help the process along   

[sawnee]

If you dont like squishing snails at home (or on the plot) and you have a "Darlek" type composter, just pop them in there when you find them 
Make them earn their lunch

[Ivor Backache]

Woodlice, ants and other occupants show that the compost is too dry and therefore needs watering. Keep the compost heap covered to maintain the moisture and also to retain the heat generated. Ideally maintain the moisture by adding urine. High in nitrogen, that will really get the compost working.