Combatting mites in ANC worm bins with lime

Combatting mites in ANC worm bins with lime - vermicomposting

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It had been suggested many times that a fairly inexpensive & readily available remedy to my mite problem - pulverized dolomite lime - could help the slight infestation issue I've been having in my ANC bins. Today I give this approach a try & hope for the best...
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@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

Please consider using the affiliate links below - they provide me with a small commission, at no additional cost to you, which helps to support this channel. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donations to support this channel can also be made using PayPal here: www.paypal.me/AVworms THANK YOU! Some useful supplies, materials and equipment for easier worm composting.: PLASTIC "bus box" / "bus bin" UTILITY TUBS : Rubbermaid 7 gallon - amzn.to/2QnT40J Artisan 2-pack -- amzn.to/2x3Fg4N Gabin 3-pack -- amzn.to/2TVy3N8 Eagrye 4-pack -- amzn.to/2IVjaE4 COCO COIR: Hydro Crunch 5 kg / 11 lb block -- amzn.to/2QQu8yZ VERMIBAGS: Online store: www.vermibag.com/?wpam_id=42 DISPOSABLE GLOVES: Safeguard 100-pack -- amzn.to/3a1fSLt DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: 5 lb bag food grade with duster -- amzn.to/3hyJTFU 4 lb bag -- amzn.to/2CJ98GU SMALL PERSONAL BLENDERS: Magic Bullet -- amzn.to/3b7jlbF Ninja -- amzn.to/2TVWN7W NutriBullet -- amzn.to/2Wn5HwI SPRAY BOTTLES: Rayson 8 oz -- amzn.to/33nYfTG SEE-THROUGH COMPOST CONTAINERS: 3 chamber acrylic; includes 3 thermometers - amzn.to/2JBU9yj Rubbermaid file organizer - amzn.to/30wQYl1 All online orders made using the links above are very much appreciated.

@tracitekancic4529 3 жыл бұрын

Good call deciding on treating the second bin. You can always use past videos and pics for comparison if needed. It's scary trying something for the first time, but I've heard good outcomes using the lime and D.E. Looking forward to update.

@mcjoecylbril6261 3 жыл бұрын

Ive had a similar problem with my bin. so what i did was, take the top layer of the compost bin where the mites are residing and put it on a tray then ive placed the tray full of mites to dry out in the Sun. mites hate the heat and dryness to therefore i let if bake in the sun for a few hours, periodically checking where they would have hide and throwing those pieces compact with mites out. ive seen a drastic decrease in mites infestation in my bin afterwards.

@jennenegludovatz3364 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice treating both bins...you need to look after the health of your hardworking worms.....fingers crossed the treatment works!

@shawnspivey9650 3 жыл бұрын

A few weeks ago I fed my worms some yellow squash, 2 days later they were covered in mites, through out the squash with the mites,

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

I've had that happen with cantaloupe. I don't mind the mites... but I do not want to have so many. Thanks for watching!

@theunskoch4256 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting hope the mite problem gets solved

@sycamoreknox9419 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, even though you are not sure if this method will work. As I am already a subscriber, I just now clicked the bell icon to receive notifications.

@elkejansevanrensburg4692 3 жыл бұрын

Coffee for after dinner. 😁 Hope you solve the mite problem.

@MS-wo1yz 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic covering kicked in my spring tail problem. I m now drying up bin and adding lime.Acidity and lack of oxygen is the problem I think. Thanks for great vids.

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it... And thank you for watching!

@lewis5605 3 жыл бұрын

Are spring tails bad?

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

Its my understanding that they are not a problem in a worm bin. Thanks for watching!

@Ckeese75 3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 this works!! I also have some mites. I only noticed the mites after I introduced some leaves from my yard. Prior to that I had only used cardboard and paper as my carbon source. I figured I brought the mites in with the leaves, anyone have any thoughts on that? Where do we think the mites originally came from?

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always using leaves from outside & I always have a varying array of creatures in my worm bins :) I too assume that those things are related to each other. Thanks for watching!

@peterjames2580 3 жыл бұрын

Would be fun to take close ups of the ANC's and the other breeds to verify that they are as labeled? Thanks for the video.

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

Yes - I might do something along those lines one of these days. Thanks for watching!

@elkejansevanrensburg4692 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, please! I am always waiting for a close up of wormies hatching.

@Dee.C 3 жыл бұрын

The worms will eat the garden lime , it's like grit for them. Won't hurt them. I got that info from Emily, the Crazy Worm Lady Channel and used it . Grind up Mosquito bits and add a little to your spray bottle and spritz the top of the bins lightly, everyday for the flying critters.

@bartacomuskidd775 3 жыл бұрын

Mosquito bits?

@MS-wo1yz 3 жыл бұрын

For the Enc I only use lime to avoid protein poisoning.

@louisemunson5695 3 жыл бұрын

You need pure dolomite, garden lime will work but it will affect your worms to. So do you keep an eye on it.

@said.skopal 3 жыл бұрын

compost mites are not problem at all,they fast up decomposting

@sammi-joreviews1135 Жыл бұрын

What is the best/easiest way to test pH? I have two bins & a small condiment container w/lid that were started July 1, 2022. It’s my 1st bins. The small bin is one that had a couple cocoons, which have hatched! ☺️ One bin has 2lbs of worms from Meme’s Worms. The other is 1/2lb (I think the fellow actually gave me 1 to 1 1/2 lbs worms. They’re all red wigglers. I’m not exactly sure when to harvest, but I can say the bin that has Meme’s worms in it are going like gangbusters. It has an earthy smell with dark rich material with a few bits & pieces of cardboard, brown paper, napkins, though each week when I check it, all the food scraps are literally gone.

@A-V Жыл бұрын

Based on your description of it, your material sounds like its very nice When it comes to testing for pH, I do not know. Hopefully someone who can speak to the topic knowledgeably will chime in.... Thanks for watching!

@bartacomuskidd775 3 жыл бұрын

Orange oil, drives away fleas ants and roaches too (i think) What it would do to worms? idk. But its wonderous for fleas. As bad as the mites are here you would certainly be able to tell if it made a difference or not.

@bartacomuskidd775 3 жыл бұрын

Lime does react with water. I would imagine the worms skin fluid might do the same. Whenever i use lime i get dried hands, pretty bad. Not sure how a keeper could ascertain if its stressing the colony though.

@bartacomuskidd775 3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry, i was talking about hydrated lime, not dolomite. I dont know anything about the Dolomite.

@ilienicolae 2 жыл бұрын

Do mites survive in the microwave? I tried 2 sessions of 3 minutes each in the idea of sterilizing the compost. Either I used a faulty oven or they survived. Can someone check this for me please? I have a passion for knowledge since I discovered Elain Ingham ... Thanks for the channel, I'm glad to follow you ...

@A-V 2 жыл бұрын

I assumed that the heat/steam caused by the microwave would be what knocks out the insects. Thanks for watching!

@patriciabroussard5696 Жыл бұрын

Show us the original bag the Dolomites came out of

@A-V Жыл бұрын

This video goes back almost 2 years now. I'm not even sure where the stuff is. Perhaps somewhere out in the garage - and as I recall it is heavy. Perhaps I can track it down and check to see what the packaging says, or doesn't say. What precisely are you interested in seeing on the original bag? Thanks for watching!

@rdot980 3 жыл бұрын

So the tiny white mites in my bins are a problem? I was just ignoring them.

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

Most people in the comments of my videos say that they are more of a helper.. and not a problem. I just want to get their numbers down a bit - they seem to be more abundant than they need to be. Thanks for watching!

@chickenfox4495 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using neem oil to control the mites?

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

No, I have not. Thanks for watching!

@chickenfox4495 3 жыл бұрын

@@A-V I’ve been having mite issues with an ENC bin that was started a few weeks ago. I’ve read neem oil treatments can help with mites and boost worm reproduction. I just started using it with my most recent feeding. Also, love the videos! It’s always fun watching the worms and you give a lot of insight of trouble shooting pest issues.

@A-V 3 жыл бұрын

I considered trying neem oil... but the cost of trying the lime was far less - so I opted for the bargain approach. Good luck with it - and thank you for watching!

@Varcuri9898 Жыл бұрын

I know the video is 2 years old - what was the solution or what helped?

@A-V Жыл бұрын

My recall on how it all played out is somewhat sketchy after all this time... but I think I finally decided to stop obsessing over the situation & I think I turned my attention to making sure I use much more bedding in all my systems. I think it was soon after that I noticed the mites beginning to return to more normal numbers. Something else I started using was Mosquito Dunks to control gnats & fruit flies in my worm bins... which might also be contributing to me seeing far fewer mites in my systems these days. Thanks for watching!