Abstract: A system for processing sewage into vermicompost includes a holding tank for receiving and initially processing the sewage. A treatment tank, connected to the holding tank by a first pipe, is used for treating the initially processed sewage from the holding tank to ensure optimal pH, percent of solids, and electrical conductivity of the sewage. A distribution tank, connected to the treatment tank by a second pipe, is used for heating or cooling the sewage from the treatment tank as necessary. A distribution apparatus, connected to the distribution tank by a third pipe, distributes the sewage to a vermicular environment, wherein the vermicular environment contains a plurality of worms which digest the distributed treated sewage into vermicompost.

Abstract: An improved earthworm irritant composition that is highly effective in causing worms to leave their holes during the day time or at night and come to the surface. The composition is mixed with a relatively large amount of water and then poured on the ground, and the effectiveness of the composition is at least in part due to its slow rate of evaporation. The composition of the invention is a liquid and it is essentially comprised of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, which is the irritating agent, and a nonionic surfactant which enables the 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene to mix thoroughly with the water that is added.