VermicompostingBehind the scenesHalloween: the Willys come out… and eat your pumpkins
They're here, they're everywhere, they're going to eat all our waste! For Halloween, our Willys are coming out of the shadows. And there's good news: pumpkin leftovers make them very happy.
- Pumpkin and squash leftovers can be given to your worms, in small pieces.
- Worms shun the light: they live in the darkness of the wormery.
- Avoid pumpkins decorated with paint, varnish or candle wax.
😱 They're here, they're everywhere, they're going to invade us… they're going to eat all our waste! For Halloween, the little Willys are out and about. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Monsters that are afraid of the light
Our Willys may play at being monsters, but they have one great fear: light. Earthworms have no eyes, but their skin contains light-sensitive cells. As soon as you open the wormery, they dash off to hide in the bedding.
It's a survival reflex: in the light, they risk drying out. Want to know more? Discover our 13 unusual questions about earthworms.
What to do with your Halloween pumpkins?
Once the party is over, the pumpkins and squashes have had their day. Don't throw them away: your worms will have a feast!
- Cut the flesh and skin into small pieces: the worms will eat them much more quickly.
- Give them a little at a time, so as not to overload the wormery.
- Leave out any pumpkins that are painted, varnished or covered in candle wax.
To find out what other waste you can give your worms, see our page what do earthworms eat.
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