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3. Will composting kill botulism spores?

Thu Aug 30, 2012, 06:12 PM

Aug 2012

Those things are damn hardy; I'd be worried about putting compost derived from these algal mats in my garden.

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Zebra & Quagga Mussels Fueling Rampant Great Lakes Algae Growth - W. Bonus Botulism! [View all] hatrack Aug 2012 OP

On the positive side postulater Aug 2012 #1

Will composting kill botulism spores? NickB79 Aug 2012 #3

Good thing we don't have to drink the water. pscot Aug 2012 #2

Unfortunately, you're right. Denninmi Aug 2012 #4

Chicagoans too pscot Aug 2012 #5