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White Larvae (Meggots) Apear in seedling medium of compost+Peat Moss

Fakhar sherazi
7 years ago


Hi Every body

I am soil scientist and working on a project of poultry composting . i , some doubts about a thing, actully i was working on a trail to test my finshied poultry compost , i just mix it with peat moss (1 :1) as a medium for my green chilli seeds. After 4 days i found white meggots like larvae in my seedling tray. i am worried please suggest what to do?

Comments (4)

  • Jean
    7 years ago

    Perhaps pot worms?

    Fakhar sherazi thanked Jean
  • kimmq
    7 years ago

    What is the moisture level of that medium? Maggots, the larva of flies, need a fairly moist environment to hatch and live in.

    kimmq is kimmsr

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    Fakhar sherazi
    Original Author
    7 years ago

    yes


  • MrClint
    7 years ago

    Well, it's some kind of fly or gnat larvae. Not something you want to have.

    I wouldn't mix any compost with seed starting media. There just isn't any need. Seeds have all the energy they require to sprout and get off to a good start. Your mix looks "muddy' and not very well draining. A mix of peat, vermiculite and/or perlite would work much better.