Re: Slugs in my compost heap

My two compost heaps are in those giant upturned plastic
bins.  (I have little choice in this.  My neighbour doesn't
garden, in fact, he hasn't even been out in his garden for
years.  As a result the whole plot is a 5 feet high heap of
brambles and bindweed.  As the only place we have in the
garden suitable for compost heaps is up against his
boundary, we bought these plastic bins.  I knew if I had a
more open heap the brambles etc would sneak over the fence
when I wasn't looking and root in the compost.)  Anyway, as
a result, the heap stays reasonably damp (but not wet - I've
even had to water it recently).  Some mornings, especially
when it's been raining, I've opened the lid and the whole of
the inside has been swarming with slugs and snails.  Up
until now, I've not minded, because I thought they were
probably the first part of the breaking down process, as
they certainly eat up a lot of what I put in there.
However, it just occurred to me, that they're probably also
laying eggs in their (do they lay eggs?) and when I come to
spread the compost around the garden I'll be adding to my
slug problem.  Do you think I should I leave the slugs in
the heap, or remove them?

Thanks.

Louise, southern England



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