Is it normal that at any given time your vermicomposting bin becomes decompensated and requires corrective intervention. Below is a table of possible problems, their probable causes and their solution.<\/p>\n
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Problem<\/th>\n
Probable Cause<\/th>\n
Solution<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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The worms accumulate on the top of the bin; Bed too wet<\/td>\n
Excess Water<\/td>\n
Add more dry newspaper strips, and do not add foods with to much water, like watermelon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\r\n
The worms accumulate in the bottom of the bin; Bed too dry (if you squeeze a handful of organic matter and no water droplets come out)<\/td>\n
Lack of water<\/td>\n
Spray all the bed with water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\r\n
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Worms begin eating excrement (it is toxic for them),Few food; Bed needs to be changed\"<\/td>\n
Make food; change bed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\r\n
Excess waste on site or presence of flies<\/td>\n
Addition of excess food<\/td>\n
Stop adding food and revolve the material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\r\n
Musty Smell<\/td>\n
Food difficult to compost, as meat, fish, dairy products and fats<\/td>\n
Do not put these foods in bed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\r\n
Emergence of flies<\/td>\n
Slow decomposition or acidic environment (excess citrus)<\/td>\n
Do not use rotten food or citrus. Put enough food, varied and chop it; Burry the food on the bed, remove the decomposing food; Place a bowl of vinegar and a drop of dishwasher detergent near the composter; Expose the bed to air without direct sunlight for a few hours, take out the earthworms and make new bed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n