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

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There are a lot hundred of thousands.
 

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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.
 

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