Actually, what you’re seeing is the lifecycle of the black soldier fly – they're not your typical housefly maggot. They're incredible decomposers and can process huge amounts of waste. Maybe disgusting to some, but it's a beautiful example of decomposition at its finest!

Been there, dude. My compost turned into a fly nightclub last summer. Place was buzzing more than usual and had the aroma of a zombie apocalypse. #CompostLife

Make sure to bury meat waste real deep or avoid adding it at all, not just to prevent maggots but also to not attract unwanted wildlife. Raccoons love these 'snack piles' you're creating.

Expert composter here. Maggots, while unpleasant, are excellent at breaking down meat and high-protein waste. If you want to avoid them, keep meat out of your compost and balance your greens and browns. Remember, a healthy compost shouldn't smell bad—if it does, something's off balance.

That's nothing, my compost is so rank it’s pretty much a biological weapon at this point. Forget horror stories, I could prolly take over the world with the fumes alone 😂

wow i had no idea compost could get so wild. thought it was just about grass clippings n leaves. learned something disgusting but cool lol

One word: BANANAS! Left them out too long and when I chucked them into the compost, they turned into maggot city. Smell was next-level horrible, but it's crazy how fast they work on breaking down organics. Gotta respect the decomposers for doing their thing, right?

Ugh, maggots are the worst but hey, that’s nature’s recycling crew at work. Had a similar experience but with fruit peels, turns out I disturbed a fruit fly breeding ground. Gross but oddly satisfying to watch the cycle of decay and renewal 🐛