In the spring, buy worms from mail order or a local nursery or bait shop. If soil is moist most of the time, and organic materials have been added over a long period to increase the organic component, collect worms from the yard. It is recommended that red worms be used rather than night crawlers as they require less work and can tolerate higher temperatures. There are few animals in the world more defenseless than earthworms. Many people do not like earthworms but the fact is that they are non-aggressive creatures and cannot fight off attackers.
Earthworms have none of the protective mechanisms found in other non-aggressive animals.
Symptoms Problems Solutions Worms are dying Not enough food Bury feed into bedding. Too dry Moisten until slightly damp. Too wet Add bedding. Too hot Put bin in shade. Bedding is eaten Harvest worm compost, add fresh bedding.