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Jeffery Jago 
When it comes to feeding hornworms, they are not picky eaters! In the wild, they will consume almost any vegetation that is available. Hornworm’s in captivity however should be on a more strict diet rather than “anything goes”. What do hornworms eat in the wild? In the wild, hornworms will consume almost any vegetation that … Read more
If you are raising wax worms for the first time, there are a few things that you will need to know. We’ll go over what they eat and some tips on how to keep them healthy. What is a waxworm? Or more appropriately, what do wax worms turn into? A wax worm is the larval … Read more
What’s the weight of an average worm? It might seem like a silly question, but it’s something people often ask us when we talk about worms. There are actually a lot of reasons why someone would need to know the weight of the average worm. * One reason could be to weigh the worm in … Read more
You may have noticed small white bugs crawling around the soil in your garden or vermicomposting bin, These little creatures are called “soil mites,” and they help decompose organic matter. They tend to explode in population if the soil has become overly wet and/or acidic. Don’t worry, they won’t hurt anything, but they might end … Read more
Yes, you can compost paper with ink. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before throwing your old documents into the bin and expecting them to break down quickly. The first thing is that no matter what kind of paper you have it will need oxygen for decomposition so make sure to … Read more
Paper towels are something that most of us use on a day-to-day basis. They’re one of those items where you buy them, use them and then throw them away without any thought about what happens next. Paper Towels usually end up in a landfill because they can’t be recycled, but there is another option! In … Read more
You’re probably wondering if you can compost onions and other vegetables. The answer is yes! You should be able to compost everything from potatoes, carrots, broccoli, apples, oranges, and ONIONS, plus a lot more. However, there are some exceptions. One major exception is that you should not put onions in your worm bin because they … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you could compost eggshells? If so, you are not alone. This is a question that many people ask themselves when they see the pile of eggshells in their garbage can and want to do something good for the environment instead. So, Can you compost eggshells? You can compost eggshells! Eggshells … Read more
Many people wonder if they can compost bread. The answer to this question is complicated, as it depends on many factors. First, we need to know what type of bread you are talking about. Bread can be made from a variety of ingredients, including wheat flour, rye flour, whole grains like oats and cornmeal, or … Read more
It’s easy to make mistakes when starting a worm bin. Composting worms speed up the composting process, but if you’re new at vermicomposting it can be tricky! Once you get the hang of it though, your household might even adopt these little guys as members of their family and treasure them for all they do! … Read more
