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Compost Smells Like Alcohol? Aerate It and Fix It in 3–5 Days
Nutrition 🇬🇧

Compost Smells Like Alcohol? Aerate It and Fix It in 3–5 Days

An alcohol smell in compost signals anaerobic yeast fermentation from moisture above 60 percent. Turning daily and adding dry carbon usually clears the odor

Sep 14, 2026 24 min read
Why Your Compost Bin Is Full of Maggots — and How to Fix It
Agriculture 🇬🇧

Why Your Compost Bin Is Full of Maggots — and How to Fix It

Maggots in compost signal excess moisture and nitrogen, not spoilage. Black soldier fly larvae are beneficial; house fly maggots indicate buried food. Fix the

Sep 14, 2026 21 min read