Flies and maggots will leave your bin alone if you add 50p item to lid

LifestyleWelsh HomesHomes and propertyThe simple item can stop flies being attracted to your bin11:39, 15 Jul 2026Bins can become a breeding ground for flies and maggots, even when you believe you've disposed of your rubbish properly. Warm weather can draw these pests in even more, as waste builds up in your wheelie bin between collection days.‌Flies are attracted to bins because they want to lay their eggs directly onto food waste. If maggots appear, it means that flies have managed to lay their eggs on food inside the bin, or in the kitchen before items were thrown away.‌It can be a deeply unpleasant discovery, and it's often difficult to know how to tackle the problem.‌Reducing the chances of getting maggots is vital, but there are also ways to deter them.One natural method of preventin