is the decomposing waste and the adult flies associated with it. Flies can move between garbage, fecal material, decomposing matter, and household surfaces.
Good hand hygiene and keeping garbage away from food-preparation areas are therefore sensible precautions.
Avoid touching larvae or contaminated garbage with bare hands.
Wash Your Hands After Handling Garbage
Even when gloves are used, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after cleaning the bin.
Clean reusable brushes and equipment used for garbage-bin maintenance, and do not use those tools for kitchen or food-contact surfaces.
Once the infestation is gone, one simple weekly habit during hot weather can make the difference between a clean bin and another unpleasant surprise.
A Simple Hot-Weather Trash Routine
During warm weather, prevention can be reduced to a simple routine.
After garbage collection, look inside the empty container. If a bag has leaked, rinse and wash the affected area instead of
