login | | |

» Willy World » Gardening Reference » Gardening in 2007 » Centipedes in compost?

Author Garden: Centipedes in compost? Tonya Garden Pro! Member # 9000 posted                       I just got a bit of useable compost and upon potting up some things- I found tiny little centipede looking "worms" in it. What are they and how do I fix it?? I tried getting pics, but it was all blurry and you couldn't tell anything. I did get most of them out by putting a piece of potato in the pot and leaving it overnight, but want to know how to fix this problem.... * * * * Bote and Babe's World Plants: 11806 | From: Holden Beach, NC | Registered: May 2006  |  Seeded: 38.119.116.66 weezie13 Compost Queen! Member # 772 posted                       Those are a common bug that would be found near or in compost.. They are a good bug, they break down dying material... I can't say they are bad... Are you using the compost for outside stuff? or an indoor pot?? I don't use compost inside, just outside, and for me, I don't mind them.. To my understanding, they aren't harmful... * * * * Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2 http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/ Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.50.117.121 Tonya Garden Pro! Member # 9000 posted                       It was a pot that I had outside and moved inside. I don't generally use it inside either! Thanks Weezie! * * * * Bote and Babe's World Plants: 11806 | From: Holden Beach, NC | Registered: May 2006  |  Seeded: 38.119.116.66 weezie13 Compost Queen! Member # 772 posted                       Yeah, you pretty much have got to do a good inspection of pots/containers' when they come inside.. They usually do have a fair amount of "outdoor~critters" on or in them..... And usually if it's starting to be fall or chilly time, they like to set up camp/residency in nice snuggly places, that keep some wet water out and protection against the winds and elements... so, those are #1 spots to head to.... * * * * Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2 http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/ Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.50.117.121 ChristinaC Garden Pro! Member # 4351 posted                       What about these bugs Weezie? My compost is full of them! * * * * Plants: 2202 | From: Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jan 2005  |  Seeded: 24.36.132.77 weezie13 Compost Queen! Member # 772 posted                       Yep, those are pill bugs or sow bugs... Same calibar of animal.. You find them where there's decomposing organic stuff... They help with the process of breaking it down... Again, I can't say they are a bad bug.. But that's why most times when they say to set up a compost bin, to do so away from the house or garage or building.. * * * * Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2 http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/ Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.50.117.121 porter57 Dream Gardener Member # 8203 posted                       none of those bugs are a problem outside inside ,its a matter of personal taste. Plants: 180 | From: st louis mo | Registered: Mar 2006  |  Seeded: 70.237.212.46 datazmom Great Gardener Member # 11853 posted                       If you have plants outside for long periods of time before bringing them inside for winter spray with insectisidal soap a day or two in advance . * * * * Successful gardening begins with trial and error and ends with dirty knees . Happy Gardening !!!!! Plants: 85 | From: Oklahoma , USA | Registered: Mar 2007  |  Seeded: 70.233.169.55

Quick Reply Message: HTML is not enabled. UBB Code™ is enabled. Instant Graemlins

Printer-friendly view of this garden

Hop To: Select a Forum:   Category: Willy's Place -------------------- The Further Misadventures of Wild Willy Plant Pictures and Profiles Wallpaper of the Day Members Favorite Recipes   Category: Gardening Reference -------------------- Gardening in 2002 Gardening in 2003 Gardening in 2004 Gardening in 2005 Gardening in 2006 Gardening in 2007   Category: Members History -------------------- Forum Life 2003 Forum Life 2004 Forum Life 2006 Forum Life 2005 Forum Life 2007

The Garden Helper | Privacy Statement

Powered by Infopop Corporation
UBB.classic™ 6.7.2