Collected moss

[deranged chipmunk]

I collected some moss off a rock today in the woods. I soaked it for a little bit, then dried it out. I'm going to freeze it for a couple days.

Should this be enough to kill any insects (spiders, millipedes, centipedes etc) or any harmful critters in the moss?

Freezing moss does not ensure anything living in it will be destroyed. Keep in mind that it is a native moss that goes dormant in winter and rejuvenates in the spring. So will any creepy crawlies and their eggs/larvae/what have you.


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