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Title: flies in compost
Post by: aquilegia on August 02, 2004, 14:31:28
My compost heap is absolutely swarming with flies at the mo. They are small, few mms long, and dark brown in colour.

Will they help the compost rot? If not - how can I encourage them to move away?

The number seems to have increased a lot over the last week - I wonder if it's anything to do with Mr Aqui's more frequent waterings!
Title: Re:flies in compost
Post by: derbex on August 02, 2004, 15:05:34
Could be the same as the vinegar flies that inhabit our worm bin. They don't do any harm, just a bit of a pain, and they should help things break down.

Remember :

Time flies like an arrow
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Fruit flies like bananas.



I'll get my coat  ;D