| Worms in the house?
Every vermicomposter has a big choice to make, usually sooner than later
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| Advantages |
| An indoor bin may be the
only option if you're hale and hearty but live in an apartment or townhouse.
Fortunately, worms are very quiet, a well-maintained bin won't leak or
smell, and your population will not grow beyond the limits of their habitat
and food supply. |
| Convenience and control
are the nicest things about keeping an indoor worm bin. No "out of
sight, out of mind" problems here. It's easier to maintain optimal
conditions (darkness, correct moisture, and a temperature range of 68 to
77 degrees Fahrenheit) for an indoor bin, too. |
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| Disadvantages |
| Does your household include
a "clean fiend" who really can't bear the thought of keeping a worm bin
in the house? As nice as worms are, it's more important to maintain
decent relationships with your co-habitants. Compromise, if need
be, and perhaps keep your bin out on the balcony instead. |
| You should not keep a worm
bin indoors if you or anyone in your household has a compromised immune
system, mold allergies, or environmental sensitivities. Why is that?
Well, worms have no teeth, so they don't work alone. They must depend
upon other tiny critters and various microorganisms to break down their
food. Such exposure may not bother most folks, but it could be risky
(like so many other things) for someone with severe health problems. |
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In
a basement or garage
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Outdoors
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Where
to keep your bin
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A
place for your worms
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