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  • Asked by
    mrs cole on
    April 21, 2012

    Q.Compost

    Can I use my dog's waste in compost?

  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 23, 2012
    Certified Expert
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    No, it is not a good idea to use this in compost. About 95% of the time, manure from animals, like dogs, will not cause harm - but you shouldn't use it in the garden because of that other 5%. Meat-eating animals can carry harmful bateria that may pose a threat to both plant and people (when used on veggies).

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    dirtman on
    April 26, 2012
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    I throw it in a compost tumbler with the shredded leaves and grass. I have only used that mix for the flower beds however and they seem quite happy with it.

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    heart on
    May 14, 2012
    A.

    I would put it in an air tight bag. The existing flies would suffocate and no others could get at it.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 30, 2012
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    These are likely grub worms, but at any rate even maggots are actually good for the compost pile, helping to break things down and aerate it. Generally, they will go away on their own, so don't use any chemicals within the compost in an effort to remove them. Once put in the garden, birds will most likely feast on any that are left and you could also hand pick the ones you see and drop them in a bucket of soapy water. If you happen to have chickens, they enjoy snacking on them too.

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    MTNBIKERHIKER on
    July 21, 2012
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    grub worms = fish bait! Know someone that fishes? let'm know you have a source for grubs!

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 4, 2012
    Certified Expert
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    You can as long as it has no pests problems. The pest problems would not be harmful to the compost, if you have them, but they can be a nuisance and would make working with the compost later unappealing.

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    Heather on
    June 4, 2012
    Certified Expert
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    If you keep a properly heated compost bin, then it is ok. But most people do not maintain their compost pile to reach optimal temperatures. Feces and urine from animals that eat meat can contain pathogens that are harmful to people and will only be killed if a compost pile reaches optimal temperatures, so it is generally recommended that you do not put waste from a meat eating animal in your compost pile.

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    zoeydog on
    August 20, 2012
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    you can if you keep at the right temperature wich is almost impossible . you would have to have some equiment to do that so i would not suggest it enless you want your plants or you get sick

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  • Answered by
    cubadeb on
    June 18, 2012
    A.

    Hi Anonymous - sorry for a later answer but I'm new and just reading some of the posts - I've heard of Rid-X but I'm thinking this is not the best thing for a compost pile. Garden centers usually have compost accelerator which you sprinkle on every month or so depending on the season- it runs about $5 to $7 for a 1 Kilo box. I've also heard of using organic molasses - but I think it would be kind of pricey - I have no idea how much molasses it would take.

    Also - check your compost pile for earthworms - a must-have - If you don't have any or only have a few - go adopt some more and add them in.

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