How to Keep Wild Animals Out of My Compost
Question
October 20, 2015
I live in a rural area and have concerns about wild animals, bears included, getting into my compost pile. How do I best protect the wild animals from my compost pile?
Answer(s)
Answer by JH: You could run electric or razor wire around your compost area or erect a high fence structure with strong latches. But perhaps most effective will be simply keeping all foodstuffs out of your outdoor compost pile. You can still compost food items - there are three methods available - indoor vermicomposting, the bokashi method, or what we term 'blend and bury' where you use a blender to puree the food and then bury it.
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