Wasps in compost

Hi

Do I need to worry about the number of wasps crawling around in my new compost bin? They seem to have gained entry through the little trap door at the bottom, which I have now sealed up, but still can't get rid of them all. They obviously like my fruit scraps.

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It's highly unlikely the wasps are nesting in your compost heap so it's almost certain they're just visitors.

Don't worry about them; just be careful when you add material. As you suggest, they like your mushy fruit.

 

Basically what you have it what we all have, a wasp smörgåsbord! Not only rotting fruity scraps but also all the insects that inhabit the bin. Wasps are great recyclers and unless they are causing problems a best left undisturbed. Just tuck your jeans inside your wellies when you go to tip more stuff in :lol: