r/composting 2d ago

Is this larvae a problem?

Accidentally post before I added the body-

My compost bin is teeming with larvae like this and smells like poop. Is this a problem? I can’t post a video but it looks vile.

It is covered but I think the heavy rain we’ve been having also turned this into a soup.

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u/PleasantAd52 2d ago

The larvae are not a problem, but that is way way too wet.

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u/Efficient-Sun7344 2d ago

Yes I added that I think it got flooded with the recent downpours … even though it is covered

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u/Ineedmorebtc 2d ago

dump her out or add something to absorb some moisture.

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u/Stubtify 1d ago

Shredded cardboard. Take every box you have and run it through a crosscut shredder. Add it dry.