How Do You Get Rid Of Maggots In A Garbage Can?
Maggots, those squirmy, white-rice-grain-looking things are the larvae of flies and other insects. Flies typically lay their eggs where the larvae are likely to find sustenance, usually trash or other sources of decaying plant and animal material. This makes garbage cans a prime spot for maggots. In small numbers, maggots don’t present a major problem, but their short development cycle can also prove problematic, especially in the summer. If left unchecked, flies can reproduce exponentially, leading to infestation problems. Get rid of the trash as soon as you see maggots in your garbage can. If your garbage can is indoors, dump all other trash in your home to prevent infestation in other rooms. If maggots are inside your outdoor garbage can, however, you may have to wait until trash day to empty your garbage can. Clean and disinfect all trash containers on a regular basis. This kills the existing maggots and prevents flies from coming back to lay more eggs. Usually household insecticid
