Maggots are another gross nuisance to households. Although small, these scary critters instill fear into many people when they’re found in trash and on food items. Rest assured, these insects are not completely harmful. But,
it’s a good idea to learn more about where they come from and what to do when you find them. Maggots inside a trash can outside and in your home – Immediately take the trash can out of the house and throw away the source.
Clean out and rinse the bin and all accessories. Spray the inside and outside of the bin with a disinfectant or insecticide to kill any eggs, maggots or flies that are leftover. What do maggots look like? Maggots are small worm-like organisms with a whitish-cream color and no legs or eyes. They are often found in large amounts because flight lay thousands of eggs at a time. “When the little tiniest larvae hatch, they’re so small that they can get into the smallest little gaps and cracks and crevices,” Green said.
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