Seagazer Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 its horrible at this time of the year isn't it. We have a big brown wheelie bin for garden cuttings and leftover food and no matter how much I wrap it up you can bet I'll get the horrible little things at least a couple of times during the summer. They really turn my stomach. Would the men be wearing nice white jackets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Would the men be wearing nice white jackets? Yes, they would and the jackets have some lovely buckles on too. Glad to know I'm not alone in recognising these public spirited citizens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Try sprinkling some Stalosan or BioDry in your wheelie bins - works a treat and I've not had maggots since I started using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks for that tip Claret, I'll give it a try. Unfortunately it doesn't help that there are 3 identical bins and ES brings ours in as part of his pocket money chores. Think I might try and find one of those big bin transfer/sticker thingies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks Claret, I'll certainly give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 ooooh my Dad used to do that, he & my Mom divorced years ago I dont think maggots in the fridge were sited specifically now he has his own fridge he leaves them in a covered tub outside the back door - funny that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Why do they dye the maggots in the first place It is not so much that they dye them but that the feed them different, powdered food, to make them attractive to different types of fish. I once opened a box, which I thought contained maggots, in the garage, as it seemed to be moving, and hundreds of green flies flew out. it was like something from a horror movie. If the box is buzzing - take it outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 [if the box is buzzing - take it outside! OMG yikes !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 We have a garage fridge too,almost exclusivly used for hubbys fishing maggots & beer My dad ended up having the same, when my mum got completely hacked off with finding loose maggots in the fridge (and casters in the freezer). My dad was adamant they couldn't be his as they were in bait boxes with lids on (yeah, right). He also used to breed his own maggots on dead meat in the garage. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 My brother used to go fishing and Mum didn't mind the maggots being kept in the fridge, what she did object to was him and Dad taking them upstairs and racing them round the toilet seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 mega gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Not sure how it got there from the fridge, but I've just found a maggot that has turned into a pupa INSIDE MY SHOE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 you know the forum is definately dealing with the more shall I say controversial topics, PC it ain't - maggots in fridge, BO and dogs eating chicken poo - suspect needs health warning and eating whilst reading to be discouraged - I often munch my toast in the morning reading and giggling at posts - I may leave it a bit longer in future - despite being a nurse and used to the "finer" things in life even I draw a line at eating and reading some of topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 You brought up the BO in another thread! Not sure I can handle to controversy of maggots in fridges. *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Not sure how it got there from the fridge, but I've just found a maggot that has turned into a pupa INSIDE MY SHOE! I once put my foot into my walking boot, and there was a dead mouse in it. Eeek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Yup Christian guilty as charged - I do like a meaty subject to get the old nashers into- not sure I could get them into a maggot thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
