Light-sensitive cells lining the bodies of fruit fly maggots allow the larvae to squirm away from bright light, a new study finds. Good thing, as long exposure to intense light can kill a baby fruit fly.

Do the sun kill maggots?

Lay your garbage bin on it’s side and give it a good rinse with your garden hose. Now that you’ve figured out how to kill maggots and your garbage bin is clean, sit it up and leave the lid open so that it can dry out in the sun. The sun will also help to clean and somewhat sterilize anything you may have missed.

What kills maggots instantly?

Boiling water. It’s free, it’s quick, it’s effective, and it kills maggots in an instant.