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Live European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
European Nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) are larger composting worms ideal for breaking down organic waste. These worms are active, resilient, and adapt well to various composting environments.
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Species: Eisenia hortensis
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Use: Composting, worm bins, organic waste systems
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Temperature: 55°F–77°F
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Not for release into the wild. Intended for controlled environments only.
Live European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
Live European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
How fast will my worms ship?
We ship our worms every Monday and Tuesday via USPS Priority. Once your order has been shipped it will arrive to you within 2-3 days.
I live outside of Georgia, will my worms arrive alive?
Yes! We guarantee a live delivery. Our worms are packed in breathable bags and shipped in corrugated cardboard shipping boxes. Once your order has shipped it will be at your doorstep in 2-3 days.
I won't be home to receive my worms what should I do?
You must be home to receive the worms or notify us to add a "Hold at Post Office" notice to the package.
We do not guarantee a live delivery if they are left in a mailbox or on the porch, so please let your postman know you are expecting them or follow your tracking number closely.
How many worms do I need for my compost?
You need 1 lb of worms per square foot surface area of your compost.
We guarantee that your worms will arrive alive and happy if you receive them within 2 hours of delivery. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions
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