Maggots thrive in warm and humid environments. As temperatures rise in the summer, we often see these wriggling creatures among the trash, particularly in organic waste bins. It’s an unpleasant sight and can cause a foul smell. With the tips below, you can prevent maggots and get rid of them if they appear.
Life Cycle of Maggots
Maggots are the larvae of flies. Flies lay their eggs in warm, moist environments, such as trash bins. Organic waste bins are especially appealing, as they contain food scraps. The larvae hatch from the eggs and feed on the abundance of waste, allowing them to quickly grow and develop into pupae. After just three days, the larvae transform into flies, which then lay eggs again. This rapid life cycle explains why maggots appear in large numbers in trash bins.
Tips to Prevent Maggots
Since trash bins are emptied weekly or less often, flies have enough time to complete several life cycles. Here are some tips to prevent large numbers of maggots in your trash bin:
1.Wrap Food Properly
Wrap meat, vegetables, and other food scraps in materials like newspaper or biodegradable bags. This is especially effective for the foods that maggots thrive on.
2.Use Salt
If you dispose of food scraps without wrapping, sprinkle some salt over them. Salt absorbs moisture from the scraps, making the environment less appealing for flies to lay eggs.
3.Keep the Lid Slightly Open
Prop the lid open slightly using a brick or stick. This prevents condensation inside the bin, keeping the environment drier and less attractive to flies.
4.Add Straw or Newspaper
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