What's your question? Ask

Composting

Q.Composting

Zone Dt1 2ee | Mattpitm added on May 8, 2018 | Answered

Hi, I have collected horse manure fresh from a field for composting. Some of the piles had hundreds of little beetle type insects in. Is it ok to add this manure into my compost bin with my grass cuttings etc? Southern England uk

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 8, 2018

These will, usually, be killed in the composting process, while adding nutrients to the compost. It will be ok to use this in your pile. Most insects that are native to feces will not harm plants, as their diet consists of digested plant material.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Composting
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK