Many types of soil invertebrates like earthworms, grubs, maggots, ants and beetles help break down the materials in compost piles. When the compost is spread, these insects usually disperse and ...

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Are food scraps inviting flies into your green-waste bin? Or, worse, your home? Here's how to get them out of your compostable waste and keep them away.

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