Boiling water. It's free, it's quick, it's effective, and it kills maggots in an instant. ... Once your trash can is empty of all trash, boil a kettle and tip the contents over the maggots. After a good dousing with boiling water all those maggots will be good and dead.

Can maggots survive boiling water?

Pour boiling water on the maggots Boiling water is a simple way to get rid of maggots. Just pour the hot water on the creatures and they will die instantly [source: Torfaen County Borough]. ... Cleaning your garbage bin with a water and vinegar solution can help prevent future infestations.

What kills maggots instantly naturally?

If you want to try a more natural method, try a solution of one part vinegar with three parts boiling water. This solution will kill the live maggots and will also remove the fly-attracting odors from your trash can, temporarily preventing them from laying eggs.