How To Kill Maggots?

Remove the source of infestation (food waste, carcasses, spoiled material).

Remove visible maggots with paper towels or gloves and place them in a sealed plastic bag.

Dispose of the sealed bag in an outdoor trash bin.

Clean the area with hot soapy water, then disinfect with a household disinfectant.

Wash and dry affected fabrics/bedding on the hottest safe setting; treat with heat or discard if heavily infested.

Steam-clean cracks, crevices, and drains if applicable.

If maggots are in a drain, flush with boiling water periodically and use a drain-safe enzymatic cleaner followed by disinfectant.

For persistent infestations, use an insecticide labeled for flies/maggots and follow the label exactly.

Use fly control measures (covered trash, sealed bins, screen vents, fix leaks).

For outdoor areas, rake/turn compost and keep it properly managed to prevent fly access.

If found in walls/under floors/large numbers or recurring, contact a licensed pest control professional.

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