214 Your New Friend, the Soldier Fly. Worm Bins. Slow Compost Cure.
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Garden Basics # 214 Soldier Flies, Improving Slow CompostIf you have a compost pile, or especially a worm bin, you may have seen a scary looking critter: an inch-long wasp-like creature. That’s the soldier fly. But are they good for your compost pile or worm bin? Some gardeners swear by them. Some swear at them. Today, we talk with a big proponent of soldier flies about them, and we delve deep into some of their many benefits. Also, we answer a listener’s question about how to speed up the co...