Thanksgiving is a time to gather with the people you are closest to, but when it comes to your compost bin, there are some guests that you would rather NOT see. Here’s how to avoid some of your uninvited visitors.
. Racoons, rats, and squirrels love to feast on uncovered foods. Specifically, any meats and creamy or buttery dishes that you may put in your compost pile. As a rule, avoid putting your leftover turkey or bones in your compost bin, as well as your creamy and buttery dishes, to let the critters know your compost is not on their holiday menu.
. Fruit flies may not harm your compost, but they can be a nuisance to have around. If you do not want to mingle with them every time you take out your compost, bury your food waste with leaves or paper scraps. Fruit flies won’t burrow to lay eggs, so a nice layer of carbon should prevent them from settling in.
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Please reference our
previous articles on other tips to keep your Thanksgiving compost-friendly:
How to
Train Your Thanksgiving Guests
Save the Food’s GUEST-IMATOR is
Thanksgiving’s BFF
Guest blogger, Sam Plante |
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