What are those tiny white bugs in compost pile? Thanks.

[openoffice]

There are a lot hundred of thousands.

 

[Chuck]

To make sure we need a better, closer picture but from what I can see from the pictures it is ant eggs.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Remember you are creating a food chain and insects are a sign of success. They live where they can survive.

 

[openoffice]

To make sure we need a better, closer picture but from what I can see from the pictures it is ant eggs.

Thanks Chuck. Those are mites like bugs. Maybe white mites. I had a video but can't upload.
I think those are soil mites. Yup, good for composting

https://theothercolorgreen.wordpres...-of-soil-mites-in-worm-bins/#jp-carousel-1100

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck. Those are mites like bugs. Maybe white mites. I had a video but can't upload.
I think those are soil mites. Yup, good for composting

https://theothercolorgreen.wordpres...-of-soil-mites-in-worm-bins/#jp-carousel-1100

Makes sense. I have seen soil mites but not in such numbers before. If it were ant eggs it would seem that there should be some ants around but not a one in sight. And you are right, these things, if the correct species, are very beneficial in a compost pile.