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Compost.

tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
in Problem solving
Why.is my compost  bin always full of small flies that bite me ? I only put in vegetables etc it seems to be  doing fine breaking  everything down with loads of worms etc, but the flies are a nuisance . Thanks for your help  Tony. 

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  • BiljeBilje Posts: 811
    It’s  all part of natures pattern. Compost flies feed and lay eggs in rotting vegetation. It’s what helps break plant material down.
    Not sure if you mean you put cooked vegetables in bin, not good idea! 
    Is yours a covered bin? Try leaving the lid off.
  • tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
    No I never put cooked items in,,I will try to leave the top open though thanks for that.
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    I'm afraid I put anything and everything in our bin and have always assumed the swarm of tiny flies was part of the process.  I just get the lid back on ASAP.
  • tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
    Thank you all for your advice, will act accordingly . Cheers Tony. 
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    It may help to sprinkle the surface with wood chip or sawdust when you add a load. It might keep the flies down.
  • MikeOxgreenMikeOxgreen Posts: 812
    Or a layer of soil.
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