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My neighbor called my compost pile 'a rodent hotel' and she was right
She walked over last fall and said, 'Wes, that's not a compost pile, it's a buffet for every rat on the block.' I was just tossing in all my food scraps, including bread and cooked leftovers. I changed my method after that. Now I only use a sealed tumbler bin, and I only put in yard waste and raw fruit and veggie scraps. It took about 3 months, but the rat problem in my yard is totally gone. Has anyone else found a simple switch that cut down on pests or waste?
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jasonallen7mo ago
That's a rough way to learn the lesson, but it works. Switching to a sealed bin was a total game changer for me too. It's crazy how one small change can fix a big problem.
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jasonallen7mo ago
Totally used to think those open bins were fine, honestly. Then I had the same bug problem and it was a nightmare. Now I won't use anything but a sealed lid, it just makes life easier. That one switch saves so much hassle in the long run.
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the_claire7mo ago
What, you mean bugs aren't part of the free protein plan? Guess I'll go buy a lid now.
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