Ever opened your trash can and INSTANTLY wished you hadn\u2019t? Like, full-on horror movie vibes \u2014 stuff squirming, writhing, and you\u2019re just there trying not to gag. Yeah\u2026 maggots. Disgusting little things. They just always seem to come outta nowhere, and all of a sudden your bin feels like it needs to be exorcised. Haha, but truly, not funny! If you\u2019ve ever been left wondering where the heck they come from, why they took an interest in your trash like it\u2019s some kind of prime real estate, and how to make sure it never happens again \u2014 don\u2019t worry. I got you.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s break it all down. No fluff. Just straight-up answers.<\/p>\n
What Exactly Are Maggots and How Do They Get in My Trash?
\nMaggots are fly larvae \u2013 most often of the common housefly. They don\u2019t just materialize, these flies; flies are tricky little beasts. They\u2019ll touch down on a rotten piece of meat, some spoiled fruit or greasy paper towels, lay a couple of dozen eggs, and then peace out. Within a day, the eggs have hatched into squirming maggots, and voil\u00e0 \u2014 your trash can is a nursery for baby flies.<\/p>\n
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The bin is essentially a five-star hotel \u2014 warm, moist and fully stocked with decaying treats. Summer heat? Even better. It\u2019s nature\u2019s microwave for getting those eggs hatched fast. So if your refuse smells like there\u2019s something dead inside (and there might be), you can bet the flies have already found it.
\nHow to Remove Maggots from Trash Can
\nSo the bin is now infested. Now what?<\/p>\n
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First, don\u2019t panic \u2014 but don\u2019t disregard it either. These things multiply fast.<\/p>\n
Boiling Water:
\nScald the maggots with boiling water. They can\u2019t survive high heat. You will hear a little sizzle (gross but it works).<\/p>\n
Vinegar and Baking Soda:
\nCombine white vinegar and hot water in equal parts and toss in a bit of baking soda. The fizzing action cleans and kills any straggler maggots. But bonus: it takes on the stink too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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