Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they're harmless. Finding a modest number of them in an active bin is usually a good sign, not a bad one. I'm a ...

Composting as a garden owner is almost a no-brainer. There are so many benefits of composting to your plants, the environment, and soil that it just makes sense to set up a compost bin in your home.

CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) -- There are some growing pains nearly one year since the start of New York City's new composting program. Some residents say weekly pickups aren't enough in the summer ...

Open the lid on your compost bin and spot a seething mass of grubs and it is very tempting to slam it shut and seriously reconsider this whole composting thing. The good news is that maggots are more ...