14/08/2025
It's the time of year where maggotts are in the majority of bins we are cleaning.
Here are a few top tips to prevent maggotts from appearing in your wheelie bins
Prevention:
💫Keep it clean:
Regularly clean
and sanitize areas where maggots might appear, like trash cans, pet areas, and floors.
💫Secure waste:
Always bag waste, especially food scraps, pet waste, and diapers, and tie bags tightly before disposal.
💫Store food properly:
Keep food in airtight containers or the refrigerator to prevent flies from laying eggs.
💫Maintain dry areas:
Maggots thrive in damp conditions, so address any leaks or standing water.
💫Close bins:
Ensure bin lids are closed tightly to prevent flies from accessing decaying matter.
💫Rinse recycling:
Rinse food containers before recycling to remove any remnants that could attract flies
In hot weather, you might want to move your bins to a shaded area where possible
