Maggots in Your Trash Bin? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them and Help Stop Them From Coming Back

adds another protective barrier.

Check the Bin After Collection Collection day is an excellent opportunity to inspect the container.

Once the bin has been emptied, look for small scraps, torn plastic, liquid, eggs, larvae, or residue that may have remained behind.

Cleaning a small spill immediately is much easier than waiting until it becomes a larger odor or pest problem.

Wash the Bin Periodically During Warm Weather A bin does not need to be visibly infested before it is worth cleaning.

During hot months, periodic 

washing can reduce the buildup of food residue that may otherwise accumulate over repeated collections.