or fruit
Dirty recycling containers
Food residue beneath appliances
Pet waste
If many larvae or flies continue appearing despite thorough cleaning, there may be a hidden organic source that needs to be located.
In unusual cases, a dead rodent or other animal inside a wall, attic, crawl space, chimney, or inaccessible area can attract certain fly species.
What About the Kitchen Trash Can?
Indoor kitchen bins require the same basic principles but deserve extra attention because they are located close to food-preparation areas.
Empty them regularly, clean spills promptly, and wash your hands after handling garbage.
Keep raw-meat packaging and other potentially contaminated waste securely contained.
After cleaning the garbage container, wash and disinfect any food-contact surfaces that may have been accidentally contaminated during the process.
Are Maggots Dangerous?
Simply seeing fly larvae in an outdoor garbage container does not normally constitute a medical emergency.
The more important hygiene concern
