How Do I Kill Maggots in My Carpet?
- 1). Search your home for a possible source of the maggot infestation and eliminate it immediately. Many times when maggots are found in carpeting, nearby pet droppings are usually the cause.
- 2). Sprinkle boric acid in your carpeting to kill maggots. Sweep it deep into your carpet fibers with a broom. Boric acid is a natural insecticide that effectively kills maggots.
- 3). Vacuum your carpet and immediately discard the vacuum bag in an outside trash container. If maggots remain, repeat this process until all of the maggots are dead.
- 4). Steam-clean your carpet to kill and remove any remaining maggot larvae. If you don't own a steam cleaner, you can rent one from a home improvement or grocery store.
- 5). Screen all windows and doors to keep house flies out of your home. Immediately replace or patch tears or rips in your screens.