Compost bin worms gone absent.

My compost bin has been full of worms for over 10 years and each year I turn it over and use the composted material and put back the uncomposted plus some compost and some worms. This year the worms have disappeared. Any ideas as to why?

Asked on 4 Jun, 2009 by

Viceroy

Location: United Kingdom

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Llew

Perhaps they're fed up of the same meal day after day, lol. (soz, couldn't resist).

I have a new bin with no worms visible at all so I might have to go find some somewhere else.

Anyway, that doesn't help with your question, sorry about that.

4 Jun, 2009

Craftnutter

I can only think maybe it got too cold for them? This winter was our worst for 18 years......

4 Jun, 2009

Mookins

have you had any problems with moles?

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4 Jun, 2009

Noseypotter

i think craft is onto something.it hasnt dried out has it.mite be worth getting another culture of brandlings (red worms) its worth laying the odd piece of news paper in there and watering the compost here and there

4 Jun, 2009

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