How to Get Rid of Maggots in Bin
How to kill maggots in a bin - 4 key tips
HOT WEATHER sees an influx of creepy crawlies like flies, which can take advantage of bins and lay their eggs. But how can you get rid of maggots in a bin?
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Britain has been baking in a heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 30C over the past few days The high humidity and increasing heat can cause not-so-nice byproducts like your rubbish bin starting to smell and flies being attracted to it.
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If you've opened your bin and seen maggots wriggling around, don't be alarmed.
When flies are attracted to food and other rubbish, they tend to lay their eggs.
These eggs then hatch and turn into those stomach-churning maggots which can spread throughout your rubbish bin.
This can happen to both wheelie bins outside and your kitchen waste indoors - but there are methods for getting rid of the offending creepy crawlies.
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How to kill maggots in a bin - 4 key tips (Image: GETTY)
How to kill maggots: Maggots can quickly take over wheely bins (Image: GETTY)
How to kill maggots in a bin
1. Bleach and boiling water
If you've noticed maggots in your bin, make sure to dispose of any rubbish and then tackle the bin itself.
Pour boiling water over maggots to kill them instantly.
You can also add a cup of bleach to clean the area or hydrogen peroxide.
How to kill maggots: Regular cleaning and preventative measures can help stop these creepy crawlies (Image: GETTY)
2. Salt them
Not only does adding salt to your bin help prevent flies and maggots, but it can kill them.
A hefty amount of table salt poured over the maggots will kill them, so make sure to sprinkle a thick layer.
3. Clean, clean, clean
Keeping your bin as clean and fresh smelling as possible will deter flies from laying their eggs.
Use white vinegar or vodka to clean as these are natural deterrents to flies.
Double bag your food waste, and try and clean your bin after every time it is emptied.
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4. Make your own mixture
One key maggot killer is permethrin, which can be found in spray form or you can make your own.
Simply mix four parts boiling water with one part permethrin dog shampoo.
Then slowly pour the mixture over any maggots.
One caveat is to make sure you wear gloves when using permethrin, as getting it in the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth can cause irritation.
Permethrin can also be fatal to cats and fish, so maybe opt for another method if you have pets.
How to kill maggots: Make sure to empty your bin regularly to keep it clean (Image: GETTY)
Prevention
After you've removed any maggots, you need to know how to prevent flies from getting to your rubbish, to prevent any more from being laid.
Try and take your bin bags outside as soon as they are full, and make sure your bags aren't overfilled to prevent breakage.
Make sure your bins - both outdoor and indoor - can close their lids all the way to prevent flies from getting in.
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Never leave food uncovered in your home, especially during hot weather, as with many of us leaving windows open to cool down flies can readily access it and lay their eggs.
Keep your bins out of direct sunlight if possible, and if you're still seeing flies buy some insecticide strips inside the bin.
Another key tip is to sprinkle baking soda over the base of the bin before adding any bin bags as it prevents odours.
Bear in mind baking soda doesn't kill maggots, but will remove any odour left behind after you've removed them.
How to Get Rid of Maggots in Bin
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/property/1466612/How-to-kill-maggots-in-a-bin-evg