Things You'll Need
Large pot
Water
Stove
Oven mitts or hot pads
Vacuum or broom and dustpan
Maggots, those tiny, white worm-like creatures that appear around garbage, human waste or any other rotting item, result from a fly infestation. Maggots grow into flies. Most chemicals won't kill maggots and they last about a week before transforming into pupae. (see References) Once you kill the maggots, remove the affected item. This prevents unhatched fly eggs from creating more maggots in the area.
Step 1
Fill a pot 3/4 full of water.
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Step 2
Place the pot on the stove and turn the burner on to med-high heat. Let the water boil.
Step 3
Turn off the burner once the water boils. Using the potholders or hot pads, remove the pot from the stove.
Step 4
Pour the boiling water on the maggots.
Step 5
Use a vacuum or broom to remove the dead maggots. If the maggots sit outside, birds and other animals will eat them.
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