composting Information
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Our Compost is created in accordance with the USDA guidance that Dog poop composted using Hot Process reaching temperatures of at least 150 degrees for at least 3 days kills pathogens. Every batch of our compost is tested for Coliform bacteria before distribution.
Why Can't I just throw the dog poop in the garden to start with? What is Composting?
Raw pet waste contains approximately 23 million Coloform bacteria per gram such as E-Coli, Salmonella, Giardia, to name a few. As well as Parasites. As meat eaters, the gut of dogs, like the gut of humans, contains more viscious bacteria than the guts of herbivores. Composting is a process that works to speed up the natural decay of organic material by providing the ideal conditions for detritus-eating organisms to thrive, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The end-product of this concentrated decomposition process is a safe, nutrient-rich soil that can help grass, plants and trees to grow.
What is the difference between Compost and Fertilizer?
You’ll often hear these two terms used interchangeably. They are actually not the same. You can simply think of it this way, Compost feeds the soil, Fertilizer feeds that plant. Compost is made up of completely organic materials while Fertilizer can be in the from of Organic and Inorganic (made made) materials and chemicals, often working together.
Does Composting kill the bacteria in the poop?
It was once thought that creating Compost from meat-eating animals was impossible. As it would never be rendered safe. Many private companies have taken this challenge on and independent studies have shown us the error of our ways. Using a High Heat process, we CAN kill off bacteria in Dog poop. While we are still waiting on formal studies, we can now feel comfortable knowing that Compost from pets can be considered safe for at least plants and soil used to grow Ornamental and Landscaping vegetation. While we wait on more formal research, it’s best not to use it in soil that will be used to grow food for human consumption.
