On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:39:02 +0100, Tony Williams wrote:

One unpleasant side affect is that it has become home to a dense
swarm of annoying small flies.

But only if you happen to be disturbing the bin surely? Ours is home to
small flies as well but they aren't a problem, just a minor irritation
when the bin is opened. Open the lid away from you then they tend not to
fly at you.

Also look out for any entrance holes dug around the bottom rim... it
could mean that you have attracted rats.

If you've got rats in a compost bin it will be obvious, as they will turn
and mix the contents very effectively. The fresh stuff won't stay where
you left it from one day to the next.

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Cheers
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