If you are finding maggots in your house, it means that adult flies are finding something attractive in or around your home and laying eggs.
The female fly lays eggs on the rotting garbage, dead animal or pet waste, then maggots emerge to feed on the decaying matter.
Are maggots dangerous?
Eating maggots or maggot-infested food can cause bacterial poisoning. Most foods that have maggots aren’t safe to eat, especially if the larvae have been in contact with feces. Some houseflies use animal and human feces as breeding sites.
Does bleach kill maggots?
If you need to kill maggots, mix one part bleach and one part water and pour it over the maggots. You can also use hot water and flea or lice shampoo.
Where do maggots come from in the house?
Maggots are fly larvae, usually of the common housefly and also the bluebottle. Flies are attracted to food and other rubbish; they lay their eggs on the rubbish; later the eggs hatch into maggots.
