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Soldier Fly Larvae: Should I Be Concerned?
Question
July 20, 2016
I recently started composting using an Urban Compost Tumbler. Recently I have found soldier fly larvae in the bowel I have under the tumbler. I believe the are exiting from the air tube at the bottom of the tumbler. I researched the web regarding the pro/con of this development but I would appreciate your advise.
Answer(s)
Answer by JZ: To the best of my knowledge, soldier fly larvae are not harmful to the composting process. They are detritivores, actually helping the process.
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