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Controlling Blow Flies
Blow flies (Fig. 1) are non-biting flies found throughout the world. They feed and lay their eggs mostly on decomposing animal remains. Because of this, they often come in contact with human and animal pathogens. So it is important to suppress blow fly populations to reduce the risk of spreading disease. DESCRIPTION Blow flies are…
Categories: Community Risk AssessmentTags: Insects and Plants
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Insects
Featured Cattle Fever Ticks Mosquito Control to stop the spread of diseases like Zika Urban Insects Urban insects include pests in buildings, yards, gardens and threats to human health. Collected publications: Urban Insect Websites: Agricultural Insects Livestock and Veterinary Insects Tree Crops Insect Identification Services
Categories: Community Risk AssessmentTags: Insects and Plants
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Controlling Houseflies
The housefly, Musca domestica , is found worldwide and lives in close proximity to humans. Because houseflies can carry many diseases of humans and domestic animals, it is important to keep their populations low. Understanding their habits and life cycle can help you eliminate the most flies at the lowest cost to you and the environment. Description…
Tags: Insects and Plants
