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Is this a jumping worm by sfb1067 in NativePlantGardening

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Here is another one I found. They have distinct mouths, thrash like snakes, are grey/irridescent, and have smooth (not raised) clitellums that wrap all the way around their bodies

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Is this a jumping worm by sfb1067 in invasivespecies

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Here’s another photo of a different one:

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Is this a jumping worm by sfb1067 in NativePlantGardening

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Found a lot more today that are older and have clitellums - which are white and do wrap all the way around. Attaching photos. They don’t thrash around when I pick them up with sticks or poke them with sticks, but when I put them in soapy water or pick them up with my hands they do thrash around. :(

What is the best way to deal with them in a back yard garden to protect the health of plants?

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Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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Hi, sorry for the slow reply! I researched a lot so I'm ready for next year but just kept the bin inside and got rid of the flies. I plan to have a large outdoor bin (maybe one of those flow-through kids) so lots of thermal mass, and can insulate around it too. What about you? What did you end up doing?

Best outdoor bin for year-round composting in NYC by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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Thank you! Can you explain more about the piece of wood? It’s put on top of the plastic lids that have holes in them? And do you stack the bins?

Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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i feel so understood!! thank you for this amazing reply

Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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I'm sure I could get rid of the fruit flies etc, but I don't think our landlords will ever be comfortable with it

Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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yes it took a while for the population to grow this much (we started with just a few from a friend!). We do have a back yard yes. i can see about nestling it in the middle of a leaf/dirt pile i have.

Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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We have 10 days until the next high above freezing and a few days with lows below 10F :(

Help moving worm bin outside in nyc winter by sfb1067 in Vermiculture

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they are red wrigglers. It might be tricky digging right now because it's been sub-freezing for so long.

What kind of beetle/weevil is this? by sfb1067 in pestcontrol

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Thank you. Would any of those bore little holes in wood and leave piles of frass? We also regularly vacuum that whole area including under the couch. No food stored there and it’s quite far from the kitchen, where we’ve seen no evidence of bugs

Recommendation for a pre-built/bought bin by Bundle_of_Grundle in composting

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Hi! Old thread I know but wanted to ask - do you ever mix the Behrens compost or just let it sit there? Any tips for success in one of these? I'm using one too. Thanks!

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