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Gongolos, also known as snake lice, coffee lice or embuás, are small invertebrates that are part of the soil fauna and have an exceptional crushing capacity. They are capable of feeding on fibrous materials such as sugarcane bagasse, corn cobs, grass clippings and even cardboard. The recommendation, however, is that 30% to 40% of the total volume of waste to be composted should consist of legumes, to provide nitrogen, aiming at the balance of nutrients for the final compost. These organisms are easily found on rural properties and their management is very similar to that of earthworms. They live hidden under leaves, stones or tree trunks, and are sometimes mistaken for pests. There are numerous species of gongolos, with no restrictions for use in gongocomposting - the ideal is to use the species most easily found on the property. Embrapa video shows how to make gongocompost. Gongocomposting is a possibility of composting organic waste of plant origin, which generates excellent quality humus, free of charge, helping to reduce waste accumulated on the property. Video chapters: 00:00 to 00:22 What are gongolos (snake lice, maria-café or embuás) and why are they allies of the farmer? 00:22 to 00:47 Research with gongolos in Brazil. 00:48 to 00:59 Difference between composting with earthworms and gongolos. 01:00 to 01:23 Examples of plant waste shredded by gongolos. 01:24 to 01:29 How to find gongolos? 01:30 to 02:15 How to build a composter for gongolos? 02:16 to 04:27 What is the gongocompost production process like? 04:28 to 05:01 How to use compost, including in the production of vegetable seedlings? 05:02 to 10:34 Analysis of compost prepared by small producers. Learn more about composting: https://www.embrapa.br/busca-de-notic... Video originally published on the program Dia de Campo na TV, on October 17, 2017, organized by Embrapa Agrobiologia. Questions: https://www.embrapa.br/fale-conosco