Try sifted wood ashes for mite control. Sprinkle about a cup of ashes over
affected area. I have never experienced a loss of worms using pure wood/paper
ashes.
Connie
--- In the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Cohen" <1jeanne@...> wrote:
>
> My squirm loves rhubarb leaves, and pineapple, too, for that matter. I
> always freeze and thaw my food before feeding.
>
>
> From: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com [mailto:the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of sherry.ryoung
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 4:09 PM
> To: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [TheWormBin] are some leaves toxic for red wrigglers?
>
> I agree. No one is intentionally being mean. I'm on a few forums, and the
> search/archives is a great tool. I remember asking about mites, cause I get
>
Try sifted wood ashes for mite control. Sprinkle about a cup of ashes over affected area. I have never experienced a loss of worms using pure wood/paper ashes....
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