[compost_tea] What is attacking my worms
Dennis
It's probably some sort of mite, while most are harmless some suck the juic=
e from the worms & cocoons.
The red mite commonly is the culprit it starts off in grayish clusters then=
turn reddish/rusty brown about the size of a small pin head.
In the feeding area of your bin put some wetted bread &/or potato peels or =
watermelon on top of old sacking when the mites congregate on it scoop up t=
he whole lot & sink it in water to drown them. Rather bury your feed in plu=
g holes this prevents mite infestations. Slow down on your feeding.
Rgds
Ian C
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis OHara
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 7:24 AM
Subject: [compost_tea] What is attacking my worms
Hi
I hope that someone can help me.
I have notice that some of my worms are being attacked by some bugs. They=
looks like dry cream
of wheat type of bug, but smaller. I used a 10 power magnifying glass to=
see what they looked
like. They are alive and moving all over a few of the worms on top of the=
soil. You can tell where
a worm is because it is covered with these creatures. These things seam t=
o be eating the worms.
They either chew the worm in half or just eat parts of the worms. Either =
way the worm is findley
covered with these bugs and they eat it. The surface of the tote is 24" x=
18". There are about six
worms that are covered with these bugs and are being eaten. Any ideas as =
to what they are and
how do I get rid of them.
Thank you
Dennis 831-724-1020
Received on Thu Sep 08 2011 - 15:58:32 EDT
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