





Live European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
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.
• Species: Eisenia hortensis
• Use: Composting, worm bins, organic waste systems
• Temperature: 55°F–77°F
• Not for release into the wild. Intended for controlled environments only.
Live European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
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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.

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