What's your question? Ask

Composting

Q.red spider mites

Zone Near Rugby | Anonymous added on August 6, 2016 | Answered

Does the heat from compost kill red spider mites (as I know they like heat)? We’ve had red spider mites in our polytunnel so I’ve taken out a few bean plants. I’m wondering if the straw mulch is ok to put on the compost. I’m assuming it’s providing a habitat for them at the moment, as there are little webs all over it.

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on August 6, 2016

As a general rule I would try not to put contaminated material in the compost.
Material infested with insects, diseased material and weeds should not be added to compost.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/what-can-you-compost.htm

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