4 Ways To Prevent Maggots From Getting In The Trash - WikiHow

  • Wear gloves when handling a dead animal to avoid the contraction of a disease that might have infected the animal before you touched it. Dead mammals can be a source of rabies and birds can carry various kinds of serious flu. Don't put a dead animal in the trash can without sealing it in a plastic bag. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1
  • The grade of diatomaceous earth used for killing pests is very abrasive and not for human consumption. Do not eat it! Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • Do not drink wintergreen alcohol. It is poisonous can seriously burn the inside of your body. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • Check with your local laws to find out about the restrictions of what can go into a curbside trash can. Failure to do so can lead to fines, refusal of pick-up or arrest. In some states it's illegal to put a dead animal or a certain size of dead animal into the curbside bin. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • Get rid of flies as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of the spreading of disease. House flies leave specks of dirt on the stuff they walk on. These specks can be a host to many illnesses. Stable flies have also been linked to a rise in cattle loss throughout the USA and might be linked to chicken flu. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 2
  • Always wash your hands after handling any raw meat waste or product to avoid getting diseases such as Salmonella. Don't lick your hands after handling it, either. The same goes for feces and other forms of animal and human waste. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1

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