How Do I Kill Maggots in My Carpet?

If you discover maggots in your carpet or home, treat them immediately before an infestation occurs.

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.

Things You Will Need
• Boric acid
• Broom
• Steam cleaner
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