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Q.Very Tiny Quick Bugs In Black Plastic Compost Bin

Zone Manchester UK | Anonymous added on August 23, 2023 | Answered

hi I’ve noticed today that in the lid and round the top of my black plastic compost bin. There are lots of very quick tiny bugs the size of a pin head. Could you please advise as to what these might be and if they should be in there, as I’m quite new to composting.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 24, 2023

It is probably soil mites. This article should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/soil-mites-info.htm

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