Will my worm bin smell? No, this is what is great about worm bins. If you have the right ratio of bedding, kitchen scraps, moisture, oxygen, and worms. Follow the instructions on the How to page and your bin will not give off odor.
Will my worms try to escape? After you let them acclimate to their bedding by having a light source above them for 48hrs, they will stay in their bedding. If you have further concerns I have a fool proof method to ensure you will not have escaping worms. Take ordinary dish detergent. Run a thin line of it with your finger around any areas where they may try to escape. They will not cross this line.
Will I have fruit flies around my bin? Fruit flies come in with fruit purchased. Make sure you bury your food scraps. If you still have a problem, add more bedding. It will ensure the fruit flies cannot escape and eventually die.
My worms are not eating my food fast enough. Is there anything I can do to help them? Yes, you can do three things to help. 1) chop or puree food scraps 2) freeze food scraps 3)microwave food scraps for 1-2 minutes. These things done separately or together will help the food decompose faster.
I am finding other critters in my worm bin. Will they harm my worms? A worm bin is a living ecosystem you will find many other insects helping your worms only a few are harmful. Insects to watch out for are ants, beetles, and centipedes. If you have a problem with these pests, put the legs of your bin in cups of water. You can also put a ring of petroleum jelly around the legs.
