Far and wide, the most toted treatment is to force maggots to the skin's surface by cutting off their air supply. To do so, you may use a number of air-cutting substances. The literature has described the possible options12, 18, 20: Vaseline/petroleum jelly.

Will Vaseline smother maggots?

Materials that have been used to suffocate the maggot include mineral oils [4], petroleum jelly [3], pork fat [6], superadhesive glue, nail polish, and chewing gum [1, 7].

How do you suffocate maggots in a wound?

Using Hydrogen Peroxide

On pouring hydrogen peroxide in the wounds, it immediately froths and pushes out maggots or any kind of infestation from the injury. Post which, you can continue the dressing with the application of tincture iodine or povidone solutions and close the wound.