I am not Captain Matt, but I can answer this question. I have them in my worm bins too. They are hard to identify (because there are so many different kinds of mites that all look very similar), but it is possible they are a kind of soil mite. In my experience so far, they are harmless. They are peaceful in the bin and help to eat food that is left over. It is possible that your bin is too wet and that has caused their population to explode. You could try adding more carbon to the bin to help reduce their populations, with a bit of cardboard or leaves. Hope this helps!
Hey OrangeCountyRoots... Alex Kunz shared some good advice. I would add that worm bins are ecosystems.... and trying to eliminate all other critters may not be best since there are symbiotic relationships. That being said, family members don't want the critters escaping into the house!
I have been watching your amazing videos and have a question. In one of your videos you said you hot 2 tons of castings and then today I was watching the video on the sifter and you said you were happy to have it because you got 5 tons from one bin. Can you clarify? Thanks Gary
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Captain Matt I have a quick question for you, sir why does my worm bin have brown little mites?
I am not Captain Matt, but I can answer this question. I have them in my worm bins too. They are hard to identify (because there are so many different kinds of mites that all look very similar), but it is possible they are a kind of soil mite. In my experience so far, they are harmless. They are peaceful in the bin and help to eat food that is left over. It is possible that your bin is too wet and that has caused their population to explode. You could try adding more carbon to the bin to help reduce their populations, with a bit of cardboard or leaves. Hope this helps!
@@alexkunz3882 thanks Alex! I added more shredded paper hopefully that works.
Hey OrangeCountyRoots... Alex Kunz shared some good advice. I would add that worm bins are ecosystems.... and trying to eliminate all other critters may not be best since there are symbiotic relationships. That being said, family members don't want the critters escaping into the house!
@@CaptainMattsWorms thank you for the Reply captain Matt!!
I have been watching your amazing videos and have a question. In one of your videos you said you hot 2 tons of castings and then today I was watching the video on the sifter and you said you were happy to have it because you got 5 tons from one bin. Can you clarify? Thanks Gary
Hey Vandalorian 5 tons was total produced that year across multiple bins.
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