Help! I’m trying to start my own “worm farm” to make composted soil but when I took the lid off the bucket I

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worm farm recordings – ypsilanti, mich. – april 28, 2007

Question by cooker: Help! I’m trying to start my own “worm farm” to make composted soil but when I took the lid off the bucket I
but when I took the lid off the bucket I noticed fruitflies and MOULD and the soil was really really getting wet. Will this hurt the red wigglers and if I take the lid off will they ESCAPE? Should I just leave them to do their thing? Should I cover the pail with dark cloth instead?
Do the worms create more moisture? ( the initial soil I used was a little damp) and how often should I split the worm population?

What do you think? Answer below!