I have an enclosed compost bin and the green fruit beetle larvae are periodically found inside. I understand that they're beneficial, but the adults have a problem exiting and unless I hear the "thumping" sound they make when trying to escape they sometimes perish.
Any suggestions on how to facilitate their exit?
2007-01-19 07:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Your compost bin should have holes in it to vent anyway.
Drill a few 1" holes about 1 foot apart in the lid. Your beetles will escape and your compost will do better.
2007-01-19 07:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make tiny little escape doors in the bin. Be sure to post tiny little signs pointing the way.
2007-01-19 15:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mike R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have an airhole any way ,
compost can get very hot ,and lets of steam
you can cover it with chicken wire,to stop animals getting in let air and isects escape
2007-01-19 15:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poke directional holes with bamboo sticks.
2007-01-19 15:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋