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Betty 3Betty 3 Posts: 6
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My compost bin has white fly in it.What should I do? Can I still use it?

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  • gardengirl6gardengirl6 Posts: 223

    I use my compost as a mulch, and I can't see any reason why you should not use yours for this purpose.   

  • Betty 3Betty 3 Posts: 6

    Would it still be ok on my allotment .I am a bit concerned about the white fly investing the veg crop

  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,846

    Excuse me for asking are they whitefly or springtails?

  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286

    Had a lot of white fly in my plastic compost bin the other week, seemed to be the cardboard I had put in they were attracted to and using for breeding. I was amazed at then numbers but I guess it stays pretty warm in there even during winter. Turned it over, leaving it for next year.

  • Betty 3Betty 3 Posts: 6

    I think they are probably fruit flies as I put a lot of kitchen waste in the compost bin It has been sugested that I put a layer of soil on it and this may help them disperse .Many thanks for all your comments.

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