IF you have worms in your bin, have no fear, you’ve come to the right place.
There’s nothing more annoying than throwing out the trash and finding nasty maggots crawling through the trash cans and food cans.
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And larvae thrive in heat – and with temperatures in Britain warming up this weekend, you’ll need to listen up if you want to get rid of them, and fast.
Fortunately, a waste specialist BusinessWaste.co.ukcalled Mark Hall, shared his top five tips for stopping your recycling bin from becoming a “breeding ground” for little destroyers.
And for those of you who are on a budget due to the cost of living crisis, don’t worry, you won’t have to spend a lot of money to keep those creepy crawlies at bay.
In fact, one of Mark’s hacks is completely free – yes, you heard correctly.
Mark not only emphasized the importance of cleaning your bins, but also highlighted how to kill vermin instantly.
Clean out the bins before the weather warms up
According to Mark, it’s easier to prevent vermin from taking hold in your bins than to expel them.
Mark advised: “Use hot water and a strong disinfectant or bleach solution (one part bleach to 10 parts water).
“Scrub the inside and lid of the bin thoroughly, focusing on the nooks and crannies where vermin can live and hide.
“Rinse well and allow the bin to dry completely before using it again.”
Use boiling water
However, if there are already maggots in your bin, Mark’s best advice is to pour boiling water over them.
He recommended: “Extreme heat will kill the worms instantly.
“Then, discard the dead larvae and sanitize the bin with hot water and disinfectant (as described above).”
He added that vinegar, baking soda and essential oils can also be used to “exterminate vermin.”
Seal food residue well
Larvae are attracted to food waste and as a result, Mark emphasized the importance of ensuring your remains are sealed tightly.
He added: “Ideally, food waste should be composted or placed in a separate bin.
What are maggots and why do I have them?
WORMS are the larval stage of flies, usually houseflies or blowflies.
They are small worm-like creatures, usually white or cream in color. Flies lay eggs in decaying organic matter, such as rotting food, animal carcasses, or feces, and these eggs hatch into larvae.
If you have maggots in your home, there is likely a source of decaying organic matter that the flies have used to lay their eggs. Here are some common reasons you might encounter chiggers:
- Boxes: If you have bins that haven’t been taken out in a while, especially food waste, these can attract flies.
- Pet waste: Animal feces, whether from pets or pests, can be breeding grounds for flies.
- Rotten food: Forgotten food, whether in the pantry, refrigerator or elsewhere, can attract flies.
- Poor sanitation: General lack of cleanliness and poor sanitation can contribute to fly infestations.
How to get rid of worms
- Identify the source: Locate the source of the worms and remove them. It could be rotting food, trash, or any other decaying organic matter.
- Clean thoroughly: Clean the area thoroughly with disinfectant to remove any remaining eggs or larvae.
- Dispose of waste properly: Make sure trash is properly sealed and disposed of regularly.
- Use fly traps: Fly traps can help reduce the population of adult flies, which in turn reduces the number of eggs laid.
- Seal entry points: Make sure windows and doors are properly closed to prevent flies from entering your home.
- Regular maintenance: Regularly clean areas that may accumulate debris or organic matter, such as pet areas, kitchen trash cans, and outdoor spaces.
“Otherwise, make sure all food scraps are sealed in biodegradable bags or wrapped well before putting them in the trash.
“For certain types of waste, like food, diapers or pet waste, try using two bags instead of one.
“If possible, keep food waste in a smaller, sealed container and only transfer it to the larger bin closer to collection day.”
Use insect repellents
Additionally, you can also spray insect repellents on the edge and base of the trash can.
Marcos said: “[Insect repellants are] a natural and effective way to kill larvae by dehydrating them.
Common Garden Pests
Common garden pests don’t need to be a cause for alarm. If you can identify them, you can work to get rid of them and prevent them from returning.
Aphids (green fly, black fly)
Aphids are extremely common and can affect plant growth. They have tiny, soft, pear-shaped bodies and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stems of tender shoots – look under the leaves in particular – or you may find a sticky substance on your plants that reveals the aphids have been there sucking the sap.
Whitefly
These small, white-winged insects are related to aphids, only 1 or 2 mm long, and look very similar to white moths as adults. They can be found on the underside of the leaves, preferring younger, fresher leaves. They fly away in groups when you disturb them. Its life cycle lasts just three weeks, which means an infestation can occur very quickly.
Slugs
An unmissable body with a soft appearance, as well as small sensory tentacles on the head. Slugs move on a muscular foot. Its scale ranges from surprisingly small to terrifyingly large; Limax cinereoniger species can comfortably grow beyond 20 cm in length.
Cabbage moth caterpillar
Cabbage moth caterpillars happily enter the hearts of vegetables. The caterpillars are distinguished by shades of yellow or brownish green, without hair.
Cochineal
Scale insects are small, oval-shaped insects that have a white, powdery wax coating. There are several different species, many of which have what appear to be legs coming out of their sides and back. In the initial phase of life, it is perfectly possible to confuse them with fungi and not even recognize them as insects.
“Reapply after cleansing or every few days during hot months like August.”
Keep boxes cool
Finally, with rising temperatures and heat helping larvae grow, keeping your bins in shaded areas will slow the process.
Mark concluded: “Wherever possible, store your bin in a garage, shed or under a shady overhang.
“This will reduce the likelihood of maggot infestations and minimize bad smells caused by all the waste.”
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