How to Get Rid of Maggots (4 Easy Steps)

maggots are truly a sight for anyone unfortunate enough to find them they can seemingly grow from nowhere and people can often be confused by how they got maggots in the first place flies and maggots are known to transmit a number of diseases so in this video we'll show you how to identify and get rid of maggots on your property so your home can stay free of these disgusting pests to shop for the products featured in this video and learn even more about maggot control click the icon in the top right of the screen or click the link in the description below the first thing you should do in any pest control plan is identify what exactly you're dealing with careless identification can lead to wrong treatment methods costing you time and money maggots are actually the larvae of a few different fly species which includes blowflies mouse flies and fruit flies immature maggots eyes will depend on the type of fly it is but the largest can grow up to 20 millimeters or about 3/4 of an inch in length their body colors include white off-white light brown pale yellow or even red they have pointed heads blunt tail ends and no legs maggots and flies can become a problem any time of the year especially during the warmer seasons of spring and summer when flies are more active flies in the larvae can overwinter in regions where it gets cold enough but warmer areas can see fly activity year-round inspection is the next phase of any good pest control plan once you know what your pests look like check around your property to confirm their presence or find hot spots of activity maggots don't just show up from nowhere they show up for a reason if flies can access rotting material or spoiled food they'll use it as a breeding site to lay eggs the maggots that hatch will eat the surrounding material eventually maturing into more flies where the cycle repeats and the infestation grows if you're dealing with a fly infestation search your property for potential maggot breeding sites common spots include where food is prepared and eaten also check the pantry and nearby trash cans for any spoiled food and produce when inspecting outdoors be sure to check in and around any garbage cans for possible fly breeding sites another common fly breeding spot is dog feces if you have a dog be sure to clean up their droppings regularly also consider that potential breeding sites may not always be in plain sight look underneath the trash cans under appliances and crawl spaces or attics around clutter in garages or sheds in gardens or landscape beds or within cracks and crevasses for any fly or maggot activity if you suspect fly activity in your garage you may have to move clutter aside to see if any rotting food or dead animals are hiding where you can't see flies will also lay eggs on dead animal carcasses if a small animal like a rat was unfortunate enough to invade your home and died its body can serve as food for flies and maggots also take note of any unsealed foods or rotting material you find this includes any pet food along your home's perimeter you look for entry points flies can use to invade your structure like broken door and window seals voids in the wall or other cracks and crevices take note of all entry points you found as you'll use this information to direct your treatment after identifying your pests and inspecting for activity on your property it's time to start treatment before starting any treatment be sure to wear your personal protective equipment or PPE and remember to keep all people and pets off the treated areas until dry to get rid of maggots the first thing you need to do is utilize proper sanitation by eliminating food sources you'll inhibit the pests ability to reproduce address all sources of decaying food and matter you found during your inspection properly dispose of all spoiled food into a sealable trash can stored foods should be contained in airtight containers make sure your garbage bins can close properly so flies can't get inside the key thing is to remove any decaying material that the maggots and flies are feeding on once that's done you'll want to use insecticides for further control of maggots and flies start with pro-grade pesticides like flex 1010 with Martin's IG regulator flex 1010 is a liquid insecticide concentrate that's labeled to treat flies and many more pests and Martens igr is an insect growth regulator that will prevent eggs from hatching and prevents maggots from developing into normal adult flies breaking the flies life cycle both products are labeled for indoor and outdoor use which makes them great choices to stop maggots from appearing we recommend using a hand pump sprayer since you'll be making localized indoor and outdoor applications for flex 1010 we recommend you use a rate of 6.4 fluid ounces per gallon of water for martin's igr use one fluid ounce per gallon of water this solution can be used to treat up to 1,500 square feet of treatment area to use a pump sprayer open the sprayer add half of water and add your measured amount of flex 1010 based on the square footage of your treatment area then add the remaining half gallon close the sprayer in shake once flex 1010 is evenly distributed open the sprayer once more and add your measured amount of martensite regulator close the sprayer and give it one final shake to make sure it's well mixed pump your sprayer a couple times to produce a low pressure spray when spraying for maggots and flies indoors you'll focus your treatments around fly resting spots and entry points be sure to spray around doors around windows along window sills and on services around the trashcan outdoors you'll spray ornamental plants and landscape beds where you've seen fly or maggot activity make your applications early in the morning using a low pressure setting to spray where you've seen the fly in maggot activity such as soil or mulch beds also spray resting spots for flies like around doors around windows around garbage cans and on trees when spring liquid products be sure to apply on calm days when wind speeds are low to minimize drift to treat tighter spaces or structural voids you'll need to use an insecticide aerosol that's labeled to control flies like pirate pirate is a pyrethrum insecticide that comes with a straw applicator that's used for crack and crevice treatments pirate does not have a residual and is instead used as a contact spray that delivers a quick and lethal knockdown of flies and many other pests simply attach the straw to the cans nozzle and press down to apply the product it can also be used without the straw applicator as a space spray to treat open areas like above the trash can to monitor for fly activity around your home you can install a fly light such as our professional 1x2 fly light flytrap when the trap is powered on flies will be attracted to the UV light bulbs and get stuck on the glue board behind the bulbs installation is very easy you can set the trap up to stand on its own or hang on the wall and it'll plug into any u.s. plug outlet this is great to use in garages backyard porch areas or mud rooms prevention is essential to keeping pests in check even after you've applied pesticides the best way to stop pest activity is to make sure it can't happen again remember that maggots only appear when there's decaying organic matter nearby continue to clean surfaces mop floors and take out the trash regularly make sure you seal your garbage bags and cans to make sure nothing can breed inside and don't forget to seal up or repair any cracks crevices or voids that flies can you to enter the structure finally be sure to conduct follow-up treatments of flex 1010 monthly in Martin's IG regulator every six months to ensure control year-round maggots are disgusting pests that multiply rapidly but there are ways to manage and control a population that's gone out of hand with these professional products and tips from solutions pests and lawn you can stop maggots from 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Length: 7min 17sec (437 seconds)

Published: Fri Jul 10 2020