Why does the air smell very bad after using ffish fertilizer and how lonng does it last
1708638
Because decayed fish stinks. Perhaps the owner of the company would be more obligated to give the customer an obvious answer.
1708639
Basically because the fertilizer is made from ground up fish parts. Alaska does also make a deodorized version of the same fertilizer that does not smell as pungent!
1708640
Well... it says deodorized, but It is fish s#!*. The smell usually goes away overnight. Try reducing the amount used per gallon.We don't notice so much here, because our river smells of pollution so much anyway.
1708641
It smells bad because it's awesome. It doesn't last long though. A few days at most.
1708642
Well it is made from fish, and you know how they smell. I find that the smell goes away in a day. The smell in my opinion is worth the results. I would not use it on plants in the house however.
1708643
Yes it does smell, but the plants respond so generously, that it's worth the discomfort. Just don't overwater the plants and discard any water that collects underneath.
1708644
This stuff works great and the plants love it, but it does small bad. I only use it outside, so the smell only last a few hours.....I hope that you are diluting it...
1708645
Becauce it's made from fish and yes, it reaks ! Best not to apply during hot and humid spells as it's a fly magnet. If flies were worth even one cent each, one gallon of this stuff would make you a millionaire LOL. Usually wears off ( the smell ) after the second day but it's amazing stuff if you can deal with the unpleasantness. Everything in my yard loves this stuff ( so cal ).
1708646
It smells like rotten fish since it's made from fish. How long it smells depending on when it rains or the smell just goes away in a week or two. We only use it outside.
1708647
cause it's ground up rotten fish...........should use it outdoors....I've used it indoors and didn't notice it at the recommended dose..........so I dunno
2086336
I have it away from the house. It doesn't normally smell, though when you put fresh grass clippings in it stinks for a couple of days.
2257459
I did have a funny odor...something like oil or plastic when I first got this fan. The smell is gone now...took about a week of use to subside. The longer you leave it on the faster it will dissipate. I only used it at night, and then only on occasion because it is still so cold in NY.....Keep running it and it will go away soon!!!
1960589
No, I have not once smelled the compost when the container is closed. When the container is open, I have only caught a hint of "earthy" smell. It's been a really good purchase for me. Just make sure you put holes in the base so water doesn't gather. (the part that the drum rests on) Hope that helps!
2224577
Run it for twenty or thirty minutes outside - it will burn off the residue that is causing the bad smell - then just bring it in and turn it on. For the most part it works very well.
1215861
I have not used it with fertilizer yet, only salting for the winter...had no problems there....
851702
Usually a little "Hot", not too far off 7. give or take a bit. I add a little lime at start to adjust ph to my preferred level. I dont use any fertilizer for first 2 to 3 months with it. Plants will burn easier if fert. is added before needed.
1853892
If you apply it heavier than it is suggested then you will smell it until it becomes watered in. It is not normally noticeable. I use it heavy around trees and can smell it at times but not usually to much on the lawn. It is a fertilizer and they tend to smell a bit...
1347834
So sorry to hear about the problem with your mower. No, we have had no smell at all with ours. You should be able to get a refund for that dud! Good luck.
1351283
I let it hang till it looks like it's going to explode at the seams it's so full. I do not however like the smell that comes with 40,000 dead, rotting flies so at that point it goes in the dumpster. There is a smell when you put a fresh one out but it smells 1,000 times worse when it's reaching max capacity with rotting dead ones in the mix. They'll even lay eggs on their dead buddies so you'll have maggots in there too. I toss around 30 days.
9665
It doesn't smell the best, but its not bad. I've used other solutions and they all have some type of smell. Would'nt want to smell it all day, but its ok for the short time you're using it.
1218784
I also have no idea how the ionizer works. I remember having read somewhere in another context that negative ions improve air quality, but i can't even be real specific about that. I do recall that the air felt pretty fresh during the six weeks before the thing quit on me. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1407926
We have one in our backyard and I almost never smell it. The only time I have noticed a smell has been when the lid is open and I am dumping more kitchen scraps in it and even then it's not that often. All the compost books say if it does smell bad that means you need more greens or browns depending on the smell.
239412
I made the mistake of putting in a potted grapefruit tree. It smells really bad. Whenever I water it brings the smell out again. I have mixed it into the soil constantly but it still comes through whenever I water it.
1638345
I don't remember how long it had that beginning smell. But I ran mine on high some and low almost all the time, have to make sure the cool button is pushed too. It seemed to clear out but did take several days.
1506323
I never premix any fertilizer.... I mix what I need and use. Hope that helps you.
1870959
I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still pull the bottle out.I hope this helps.Jim. Down Time Marine I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still... » Read More I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still pull the bottle out.I hope this helps.Jim. Down Time Marine « Show Less