Why DIY ‘treatments’ don’t work & are inhumane

Some people attempt to treat maggot infestations themselves, using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on a wound.

But these products won't treat infections or kill off a maggot infestation. One study showed alcohol kills only 42% of maggots and hydrogen peroxide just 33%. Iodine doesn't work either, only killing 37%.

Alcohol and hydrogen peroxide may sterilise the wound from surface bacteria but won't treat deep infections.

These products are ineffective and don't meet animal welfare standards.