How do I prevent small animals burrowing under the edge of the compost bin?
• Make it more difficult for them to get into the bin by placing large rocks around the base to deter them. • If appropriate, place the bin onto paving slabs. If you are going to try this, I would suggest you leave a centimetre gap between the slabs to allow worms and minibeasts access to the bin and for any liquid to drain away. • Line the base of the bin with wire mesh. Allow enough to go up the insides of the bin slightly to really discourage them. • Ensure that only uncooked fruit and vegetable waste is going into the bin; cooked food may tempt animals to your bin.
