If thinking about keeping wormeries in the kitchen, utility room or on the balcony, consider that when neglected they can sometimes produce odours Plytycz, Barbara; Bigaj, Janusz; Panz, Tomasz; Grzmil, Paweł (2018-09-21). "Asymmetrical hybridization and gene flow between Eisenia andrei and E. fetida lumbricid earthworms". PLOS ONE. 13 (9): e0204469. Bibcode: 2018PLoSO..1304469P. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204469. PMC 6150523. PMID 30240427.

Found in the silt of lakes and rivers and known to be one of the most irresistible natural food sources for coarse fish, bloodworm has always been a hugely successful fish bait, used in numerous forms. The worms lay their eggs in small, yellow, lemon-shaped cocoons every three to four days, except in winter. One or more young worms emerge from the cocoons around 23 days after they are laid. These worms grow and become sexually mature three to six weeks after hatching. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items.The mitochondrial genetic characteristics of the Irish population of E. fetida could be the result of reproductive isolation, so suggests that this sample may constitute an unrecognized species or subspecies of E. fetida. [15] Reproduction [ edit ] E. fetida copulating in a compost bin Panacur Equine Guard liquid horse wormer is white liquid wormer given preferably in November and/or January to eliminate encysted small redworms. Panacur Guard is given daily for five days. This ‘five-day course' will of course also treat any other worms sensitive to Panacur other than tapeworm and Bots. Dosing rate

If there is a lot of garden waste, which could overload the wormery, it is often best to have an ordinary compost heap as well. Maintenance: A wormery is relatively easy to establish though a few points need to be considered. Conditions required

If the waste is not being eaten, feeding should be stopped for a few days until the worms start to work through the top layer of the composting material In the bottom, place an 8cm (3¼in) layer of moist ‘bedding material’ such as old compost or coir if it is provided by the supplier. This creates a humid layer in which the worms can burrow and begin to digest their food Your wormery is a living system that will require a little bit of experimentation to keep it successfully running.

You may have to reduce how much waste you add in colder weather. As the temperature decreases, the worms slow down and their activity stops when it falls below 10°C. Dey Chowdhury, Sanket; Bhunia, Puspendu (2021-04-02). "Simultaneous Carbon and Nitrogen Removal from Domestic Wastewater using High Rate Vermifilter". Indian Journal of Microbiology. 61 (2): 218–228. doi: 10.1007/s12088-021-00936-4. ISSN 0046-8991. PMC 8039078. PMID 33927463. It's probably easiest to buy the worms you need from an online supplier. Shops that sell fishing bait also regularly carry the correct species. The most common species sold is Eisenia fetida, which has many common names including tiger worm, red worm, brandling worm and red wriggler. You may also find Dendrobaena veneta, or European nightcrawler.

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The worm compost can be used as a general soil conditioner or as a constituent of homemade growing media. It is generally rich in nitrogen and potassium.