Maggots can be found in trashcans and carpeting.Eggs are laid by a fly when it gets into a certain area.The smell of rotting food can attract flies.It will take determination, but it is worth it.If you want to reduce the number of flies, you should get rid of rotting food, empty your trash can, steam clean your carpet and other areas of your home.
Step 1: The garbage needs to be removed from the can.
Good gloves are required to remove the garbage from the can.At the bottom of the can, get rid of any leftover debris.It should be put in a garbage bag.Garbage can be taken to a dumpster on collection day.The garbage can should be empty after collection day.If you suspect that there are animals living in your garbage disposal, you may want to clean it out.After you clean out the garbage disposal tank, you can put boiling hot water in the sink.
Step 2: The water needs to be boiled.
When you're ready to tackle the problem, fill a large cooking pot with water and turn on the stove.An electric kettle is also possible.The water should be poured over the worms in the trash can.The water will kill the insects.Make sure to hit every inch of the garbage can.
Step 3: You can clean the garbage bin.
The dead animals should be emptied of the trash can.You can rinse out the can with a garden hose.Put hot, soapy water in a bucket.Put on some gloves and use a stiff brush to clean the inside of the can.You can use a mixture of two parts water and one part vinegar to clean the can.Mint oil is supposed to repel insects, and you can try rubbing it on the can.Don't pour the water into a storm drain as they usually flow into local lakes, streams or other clean water sources.
Step 4: The trash can needs to be dry.
It's important to thoroughly dry your trash.There is a sunny spot on the driveway.You can dry it with some rags.It's important to repeat this process every week or two in order to keep the flies away.
Step 5: Use jumbo trash bags to line your can.
You will want to make sure they don't get back in after you have cleaned the can.Line your can with large trash bags and put a large elastic band around the edges so that nothing can get between the bag and the bin.
Step 6: The can has bay leaves around it.
The flies dislike bay and mint.If you want to place the leaves around the trash can, try crumbling some of them.
Step 7: You can collect the flies and freeze them.
If you find a bunch of flies in one part of the house, you can collect them with a broom.They should be put in a garbage bag.They should be in the bag for at least sixty minutes.Put them in the trash can.The most humane way to kill flies is freezing.
Step 8: Boric acid can be put over the carpet.
Boric acid can be wiped into the carpet fibers with a broom.Boric acid should kill the flies.Boric acid can be purchased at hardware stores, large department stores and online.
Step 9: Your carpet needs to be vacuumed.
Thoroughly clean the carpeting.Seal the vacuum bag with a plastic bag or container after you pull it out.It's a good idea to freeze it to kill the flies.Immediately put it in the trash container.The most humane way to kill flies is freezing.
Step 10: You should get a steam cleaner.
Purchase or rent a carpet steam cleaner.Renting is a great way to get rid of flies.
Step 11: Purchase a solution for steam cleaning.
Make sure that the pesticide you use is non-toxic to humans and animals.The label tells you to mix the solution with hot water.Add it to your steam cleaner.It's possible to use pet shampoo that contains an insect.Permethrin can be used to remove indoor insects.
Step 12: Your carpet needs to be cleaned.
The steam cleaner should be run over all of the carpeted areas of your house at least twice.If possible, dispose of the water outdoors in a sealed container.
Step 13: Purchase non-toxic pesticides.
To make sure you don't purchase a product that is harmful to your family, read the labels carefully.There is a safe and non-toxic product that can be used to get rid of the flies.It is important to read the ingredient label to make sure that the product is free of pesticides.
Step 14: Put the warm water in a spray bottle.
You will need to boil the water and add it to the spray bottle.The solution should be sprayed on the infested area.Allow it to sit and soak the area.You can use two parts water.
Step 15: The dead flies should be collected.
The dead flies can be collected with a broom, a dustbin, and paper towels.They should be put in a bag.The used towels should be thrown in a garbage can or dumpster.
Step 16: An ani-bacterial product can be used to sanitize the area.
You could wash it with warm water.Make sure that you dry the surface thoroughly after you wash it.
Step 17: You can use self-sealing trash cans in your home.
The self-sealing trash cans prevent flies from getting inside.If your can is full, take the bag out and put it in the trash can outside.If your trash can lid is broken, you should get a new one.If you want to avoid attracting flies, place leftovers in sealable bags.Don't let your trash cans overflow.
Step 18: Fly strips are a must in your home.
Fly strips are sticky strips that catch flies.These strips should be placed near your trash can and around areas where flies congregate in your home.
Step 19: All of your doors and windows should have screens on them.
If you already have screens installed, make sure that there are no tears or holes in the screens that flies use as highways to your home.
Step 20: Take a mixture of bleach and water and pour it down your drain.
It is important to eliminate anybacteria that may be acting as a breeding site for flies.The drains should be cleaned with bleach every two weeks.A half cup of bleach and a gallon of water can be used.A mixture of baking soda and vinegar could be used.Run the water for a second to clean the drain after pouring the baking soda and vinegar down it.
Step 21: Keep meat products out of the freezer.
Meat products can be wrapped in newspaper or put in a bag.The bag should be placed in the freezer until garbage collection day.Throw them out with the rest of the garbage.
Step 22: Food containers should be washed before they are put in recycling.
It helps to prevent leftover scraps from rotting in the recycling container.
Step 23: Pet food can be brought indoors.
Leaving the food outside will attract flies that will hang around the site of your pet's food and possibly find their way into your home.You can reduce the chance of flies laying eggs on your pet's food if you bring the food indoors.