Martin Dupuis

Worms need oxygen to live. The oxygen diffuses across the moist tissue of their skin, from the region of greater concentration of oxygen (air) to that of lower concentration (inside the worm.)Carbon dioxide produced by the bodily processes of the worm also diffuses through skin. Moving from higher concentration to lesser concentration, carbon dioxide moves

It is hard to find dead worms in a worm box, but they do die in the box

When it gets colder, your worms will slow down, and will not be able to digest as much food waste. You will most likely need to cut back on the amount of food waste you feed your worms between November and February. Red worms can survive cold winters outside if protected by bedding in a

You may occasionally notice patches of mold or sprouts in your worm bin

Unpleasant odors in a worm bin may result from too much food waste, too much moisture, or composting cheese or animal products.