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Feb 9, 2010 10:06 PM CST
Name: leaflady
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The 'lady beatles' we mostly see around here nowadays are the invasive Asian type which seem to be eating the food supply for the native LGs.

I've imported the giant night crawler worms. I wasn't sure if they would take over and eliminate the native red wrigglers or not but they both seem to be doing well. I see some of each pretty close to each other. They both thrive under piles of compost, thick layers of newpaper or cardboard, etc. Just give them some used coffee grounds, chop or grind some citrus rinds and banana peels and egg shells, dig this mix into the soil and watch the worms loosen and fertilize the soil for you. They will turn nearly anything organic into dirt for you. Just give them time, some privacy and a very moderate amount of moisture. Too much water will fill their holes and drive them to the surface where many drown during rains.

GOD bless and keep each of you.

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