Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they’re harmless. Finding a modest number of them in an active bin is usually a good sign, not a bad one. I’m a ...

Composting as a garden owner is almost a no-brainer. There are so many benefits of composting to your plants, the environment, and soil that it just makes sense to set up a compost bin in your home.

I've been composting my kitchen waste for 20 years, and there's not much in the way of rotting food that can gross me out anymore. But last summer, the maggots appeared. For years we'd had an open-air ...

Most people shudder when they see maggots in their bin composter or compost pile. They may be startling in their appearance and movement, but they won't hurt you or the compost. In fact, they play a ...

Most people shudder when they see maggots in their bin composter or compost pile. They may be startling in their appearance and movement, but they won’t hurt you or the compost. In fact, they play a ...

The black soldier fly is a veritable eating machine – at least in its larval stage. Despite its rather martial name, it's not an insect that would ever do anyone any harm. Its larvae feed on rotting ...

Q: I put two pumpkins in my compost. Will there be a problem with maggots? - E.P., Houston A: Chop the pumpkins, if possible, with a sharp shovel or axe. The smaller pieces will decompose more quickly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Question: I tried putting food waste loose in the green cart like the city wants but the maggots and flies are so bad. The city ...

QUINCY – A composting company that operates at Ovenell Farms in Quincy was forced to halt hauling unprocessed organic waste from Seattle July 7 after inspectors discovered apple maggot larvae. The ...