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Centipedes in the wormery

InglezinhoInglezinho Posts: 568
in Problem solving
A few years ago I started a wormery in an old, leaking water tank. It has been very successful, but last time I turned the compost over I found very few worms and several centipedes. Are the centipedes killing the worms? If so, what, if anything can be done?
Everyone likes butterflies. Nobody likes caterpillars.

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  • The Bald GardenerThe Bald Gardener Posts: 212
    Yes. Centipedes eat worms. I'm not sure how you get rid though, other than picking them out as you find them. 
  • InglezinhoInglezinho Posts: 568
    Thank you. I'm nervous about picking them out as they look as if they could give you a nasty nip. Might have to use gloves!
    Everyone likes butterflies. Nobody likes caterpillars.
  • The Bald GardenerThe Bald Gardener Posts: 212
    They can give you a nip, you'll live though.  ;) Best to squish them with something I'd say. 
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