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[David Minton <dminton AT mindspring.com>]

Here is the official Durham City guide to composting:

http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/solid/wr_compost.asp

I believe that insect life is part of the composting process. My pile is far
enough from my house in the back yard that I don't notice any insects
outside of the pile (if there are any).

I also added a large bag (something like 30lb) of cow manure to help my
compost pile get started. The bag cost about $3 at the garden supply store.

Other things to remember is are to keep the pile moist, and to turn the pile
to mix up the stuff.

David

On 11/5/02 4:53 PM, "Jason Laughlin" <jason AT jasonlaughlin.com> wrote:

> 
> 11/5/2002 4:24:20 PM, craig duncan <craigduncan AT nc.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>> What is the secret to getting a maggot free compost heap? I may try this
>> again.
> 
> Make sure that you bury the new materials an inch or two deep in the pile or
> cover them entirely with "brown
> materials" (dead leaves will be abundantly available in the coming months).
> 
> Jason
> 
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