Maggots are the larvae stage of the housefly. ©iStock.com/Tsekhmister The state of Texas has just devised a unique system for dealing with maggots: "raining flies ...
When it comes to the maggots in your bin, diatomaceous earth dehydrates them rapidly, killing swiftly and effectively.
Whilst it can be a nasty shock to discover maggots in your bin it's not a surprising occurrence. The reason being that bins are the perfect breeding ground for them, particularly during warm weather.
It's a highly effective method, and safe to use around kids and pets ...