Larvae in organic fertilizer

BonPiotr

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Hey everyone, I've heard about beneficial larvae in soil/fertilizer, but I want to be on the safe side. Brief Google research says that it is house fly larvae and I shouldn't worry about them, because they help in decomposition of organic matter. I see them only in fertilizer or close to it. Can somebody confirm this?

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Yes if you use organic ferts, it will attract flies and they will lay eggs in it. I wouldnt worry about this.
 

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You know "house fly larva" are commonly called "maggots," right? Their presence isn't a problem for the fertilizer (and indeed helps break it down), but their presence may make people living with you a little queasy... 😁
 

BonPiotr

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You know "house fly larva" are commonly called "maggots," right? Their presence isn't a problem for the fertilizer (and indeed helps break it down), but their presence may make people living with you a little queasy... 😁
Hahahaha 😂 I know this already. I have bought pheromon trap and it seems to be working for now as I see less of adult flies :)
 
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