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16/03/2026

Got a new spiny leaf insect yesterday. Was rehomed to me. 💚🥰 Another BugKidz star for incursions.
A gentle insect that looks like leaves and eats gum leaves.

28/01/2026

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Composting doesn't have to be hard.

Supercharge Your Soil by Burying Kitchen Scraps Directly Between Your Rows

For decades, gardeners have been told to cart their kitchen waste to a pile in the corner of the yard, wait six months for it to rot, and then cart it back to the garden. This is inefficient and unnecessary. The most powerful way to fertilize your garden is "trench composting," a method that cuts out the middleman and delivers nutrients directly to the root zone. By burying your organic waste right in the center of your raised beds, you turn your garden soil into an active, self-feeding worm farm that fuels explosive plant growth without you ever buying a bag of fertilizer.

The "Center-Spine" Excavation

To implement this system in an active garden bed, you need to think about your layout before you plant. Instead of broadcasting seeds across the entire surface, plant your crops in wide rows along the outer edges of the bed. This leaves the center open for your "fuel line." Dig a trench roughly eight to twelve inches deep down the middle of the bed, piling the excavated soil along the sides. This trench becomes the dedicated digestion zone, safely separated from the plant stems but close enough for roots to tap into.

Filling the Reservoir

Once your trench is ready, you can empty your kitchen compost pail directly into the ground. As seen in successful setups, this is the place for nitrogen-rich vegetable peelings, calcium-packed eggshells, apple cores, and spent greens. The diversity of waste is key; the vegetable matter provides moisture and nutrients, while firmer items like onion skins and fibrous stalks add structure. Avoid meat, dairy, or oils, as these attract pests, but pile in as much plant-based waste as the trench can hold.

The Critical Soil Cap

The difference between a compost trench and a garbage pile is the cover. You must never leave the food scraps exposed to the air, or you will invite raccoons, flies, and odors. Immediately after filling a section of the trench, pull the excavated soil back over the waste, burying it completely under at least four inches of dirt. This soil "cap" acts as a bio-filter, trapping odors underground and creating the dark, damp environment that earthworms and beneficial microbes love.

Summoning the Underground Workforce

The amazing part of this method happens unseen. The scent of the decomposing food acts as a dinner bell for earthworms, drawing them from the surrounding soil into the center of your bed. As they consume the waste, they tunnel through the root zones of your neighboring plants, aerating the soil and leaving behind worm castings—the purest, most potent fertilizer available. Your plants, sensing the nutrient density nearby, will send their roots inward toward the trench, tapping into a constant supply of moisture and food that keeps them lush and productive all season long.

19/01/2026

Very Excited about the new Bug Kidz website and there's even a colouring in sheet. progressing along nicely. Please email me if you want me to send you a copy. Lea Fearn [email protected]

07/01/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Alison Jae, Michelle Dragicevich, Ella Gee, Leigh Campbell, Shay Nugent

26/12/2025

Strong Stick insect. Just a baby so it’s called a nymph. When it grows it molts its exoskeleton and will be brown in colour when it’s an adult. 💚

21/12/2025

Love natural remedies 💚

🌿 Baking Soda Uses for Managing Household Pests 🌿

Baking soda is a simple, low-cost product that can be used as part of basic home pest control routines. When applied correctly, it helps limit certain pests without relying on harsh chemical products.

1️⃣ Cockroaches
Mix baking soda with sugar in equal parts.
Sprinkle the mixture behind appliances, along baseboards, and in dark corners.

2️⃣ Fleas
Combine baking soda with fine salt.
Spread over carpets, rugs, pet bedding, and upholstery. Leave for several hours, then vacuum thoroughly.

3️⃣ Ants
Mix baking soda with powdered sugar.
Apply near ant trails, entry points, and nest openings.

4️⃣ Clothes moths
Place an open container of baking soda inside wardrobes or storage cabinets to help reduce odors and discourage insects.

5️⃣ Mice and rats
Mix baking soda with flour.
Place small portions near wall edges, holes, and areas where rodent activity is visible.

6️⃣ Spiders
Dissolve baking soda in water and spray lightly into corners, behind furniture, and along cracks or gaps.

7️⃣ Slugs, snails, and centipedes
Sprinkle baking soda directly on affected pathways or problem areas, avoiding garden plants.

💡 Additional note
This approach is generally less aggressive than chemical insecticides and can be used with caution in homes with children and pets.

Baking soda remains a practical household staple that can support cleaner, more controlled living spaces when used responsibly.

26/09/2025

Bug Kidz incursion - Bringing an environmental awareness about the important roles insects have in our world. Interactions helping to alleviate fears and build self confidence. Support for composting and worm farming. Over 15 years experience.

26/09/2025

The very helpful Ladybeetle

Watch the 7 spot ladybug very close and in 1080p details as it starts eating a bunch of aphids on a rose bud. See it on full screen to see the details. To gi...

31/08/2025

Female Goliath stick insect.
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25/08/2025

Goliath Stick insect male.
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