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Albert:
I have a compost bin and put grass cuttings, leaves, clippings etc in it.

Last year I noticed that wood lice were in the bin and were doing quite a good job of converting the garden waste to compost.
However, this year I have noticed that in the areas where I have put the compost I have a wood lice problem in the garden beds which is killing nearby plants.

I have put down Ant powder and that seems to keep them under control.

What I am concerned about is my remaining compost.
Does it all have wood lice eggs in it and should I just take it all down the tip, which would be quite an exercise!

Philofacts:
If I were you I would dump all the compost and start again Albert.
It looks like it is infested.

Albert:
I think I will do that, I cant risk another epidemic.

Greenfinger:
The only thing you can do Albert is to empty your compost bin and take the contents to the tip I am affraid.
I have a similar problem with ants in my compost bin this year.

Fred:
I have got ants in mine - compost bin that is!

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