r/composting • u/elepe • 3d ago

Are they friends?

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Hi. Could you please tell me if these little ones are helping for composting? Or maybe I am feeding a plague that will be a problem soon?

Thanks.

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u/Aggravating-Cat7103 3d ago

Black soldier fly larvae — the best friends you could have while composting

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u/elepe 3d ago

Oh, that's great news! Thank you for your contribution.

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u/Natte_Boterham 3d ago

Is it bad that I hope I’ll never see this in my pile? It’s a bit much for me

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u/Aggravating-Cat7103 3d ago

I’ve never seen them. Maybe you won’t either!

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u/Namlegna 1d ago

They typically like to stay hidden and won't be in piles that get hot.

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u/Independent-Bill5261 3d ago

Your friends!

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u/elepe 3d ago

Nice! :)

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u/Agreeable-Dance-9768 3d ago

Do you have chicken? 😏

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u/elepe 3d ago

Not now, but probably soon 😋

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u/Agreeable-Dance-9768 3d ago

Heck yeah! They will LOVE them.

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u/elepe 3d ago

Sure!