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Re:methane gas emission in a worm bin ? - 2006/06/17 14:10
Hi Agi,
The gas emissions are way less than one would think. Worms eat it as it rots, whereas regular composting, some gas is emitted, as there is nothing consuming it but bacteria, and the bacteria make the bad gases. Other people have expressed their concern about gases as they were worried about explosions and fire, worm bins are what you would call cold composting, so I believe there is no danger, as the food is eaten as it decays, by the worms. In every home, good ventilation is a necessity anyway. Adding house plants would help if one is concerned, as the plants absorb and convert gases back into oxygen. Spider plants are good house plants for people who especially live in polluted areas, as those plants absorb and convert pollutants more efficiently than the normal house plant. The worms them selves require oxygen to live, same as us. So if one finds a bad smelly bin, chances are the worms are dead and dying too.
The biggest problem with keeping worms indoors that I have read over the years in the worm forums, was fruit flies and insect pests invading the worm bins. Mice, and rats are also attracted. Keeping pests away is usually the biggest concern of indoor bins.
Connie
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