Solier fly larvae in new compost

**sanderson** 9/18/2013, 12:25 am

My new compost has quite a lot of live soldier fly larvae. I need to make some more MM and I am hesitant to use the new compost. Have any of you experienced gardeners used new compost with these larvae? What were the results? Thank you

batmap 9/18/2013, 2:39 am

https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t16664-worm-farm-soldier-fly-overrun

**sanderson** 9/18/2013, 2:52 am

Hi batmap, Thanks for replying. I have followed the link you posted. However, this is ready to use compost and I'm hesitant to make new MM with it. Last thing I want is to raise BSF and have the new flies return to the boxes to raise the next generation.

**llama momma** 9/18/2013, 2:54 am

This should be what you are looking for. After I read it, I'd have no problem using the compost in Mels mix
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/big-maggots-your-compost-theyre-soldier-fly-larvae

**sanderson** 9/18/2013, 3:49 am

LL, Thanks for the link. At least they don't transmit disease.

**llama momma** 9/18/2013, 10:51 am

Your welcome, I liked the last line too that claims the bs flies may also add beneficial bacteria to the compost.

martha 9/18/2013, 7:48 pm

Great article, Camp!

Sponsored content

Solier fly larvae in new compost

Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost

Re: Solier fly larvae in new compost


	Hello Guest! Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum. There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.