Warning about Maggots in Wheelie Bins

There is one thing to stop bugs from spreading fast.

A binman said there is a big mistake people make that can cause an infestation. This is especially important in hot summer months.

A social media influencer named Ashley posted a video on TikTok during a UK heatwave. The heatwave made bins fill up with leftovers and food scraps. This creates a problem.

Ashley said, 'Don't put food waste in the sun all week. I'm not just talking about bin day.'

He suggested putting bins in a shady spot in the garden or near the house.

Ashley said people don't need special bin storage. They can use furniture, bushes, or trees to shade the bin. The bin just needs to be out of the sun.

He said the bin will smell bad if it's in the sun. This can attract maggots, which will stay in the bin even after it's emptied.

Flies and rats can come to the bin because it's like a warm meal. This is not just a problem for the binman, but for everyone.

Maggots come from flies laying eggs on old food, especially meat or fish. In warm weather, these eggs can hatch into maggots in just a few hours.

Food waste bins are being used more in England.

Most maggots will die when the bin is emptied, but some will stay inside. They can keep the problem going if they're not stopped.

To get rid of maggots, the bin needs to be cleaned and treated after it's emptied.

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