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[Romany]

I have been using Stalosan F in my bedding... but just started wondering if I should really be chucking a disinfectant powder into my compost heap?!

 

Any thoughts anyone?...

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Can't remember where I read it (must have been on the forum ) but I think it's fine to do so. I've certainly being doing it for over 18 months!

[Janty]

I have been putting it in the compost too.

 

Hope it's ok.

[lisa33]

I looked that up yesterday and somewhere on the tinterwebbernet it said it was fine.

 

I can't remember where I read it though.

 

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Found this quote on "The Poultry Garden" forum ...

 

I use Stalosan F and asked the manufacturers this very question, I was told it'll have no adverse affects on the compost heap.

[JM]

I posted this a while ago, as I wondered if it was OK too:

 

Info about composting with Stalosan F:

 

I'd been merrily putting the bedding (with stalosan F) into our compost heap, until my OH asked if I was sure it was OK for composting. Anyway, although I know others compost it with no problems, I e-mailed the manufacturer's yesterday evening (a Saturday), and got a reply this morning (impressive).

 

Here's the manufacturer's answer about composting bedding with Stalosan F and also about putting it onto vegetable beds:

 

We have tested the effect of Stalosan F on the composting process and was unable to see any difference from non-treated to Stalosan F treated bedding. If there is a small difference between the two groups, it will be in favour of the Stalosan F treated bedding, by an increased composting process. The effect of Stalosan F is much more than just a direct kill of bugs. We know now that it is much more about the change of the animal environment to a more healthy level. We have also shown that Stalosan F, when spread on crops will increase the crop yield significantly. This product is also sold today under a different name. So you should not worry about the effect on your vegetables.

 

J

[Romany]

Sounds like it should be fine then - good!

 

But does make you wonder how it can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful viruses and bacteria and yet NOT have any adverse effects on the microbes which break down organic matter into compost...

 

But then again, I'm no microbiologist!

 

Thanks for your advice