First and foremost - VermiCorp Organic Worm Castings has no dead worms! Worm castings are nature's fertilizer (worm excrement) and such comes with its own covering for slow release. There are beneficial microbes in the castings that are natural repellents to ants, fleas, ticks, chiggers, and a multitude of other pests and diseases.
Castings are great for Cannabis, Raised Beds, Vegetables and Containers
Application for Vegetables & Annuals:
Line the bottom and sides of plant holes and seed furrows with 1"– 2" of castings. Set seeds or plants in place and cover with soil. Side dress during growing season at a rate of 1/2 cup per plant or 1 cop per linear foot of row once every 2 months.