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Species included in this
section:
- Common House Fly
- Lesser House Fly
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The Common House Fly - Musca
domestica
Image Copyright - Aventis
Environmental Science 1964. Reproduced with kind permission of Aventis Environmental
Science. |
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Class: |
Insecta |
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Order: |
Diptera |
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Family: |
Muscidae |
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Mated female houseflies
are capable of laying batches of up to 150 eggs at one time.
Eggs are laid in groups upon a food substrate suitable for the
resulting larvae, which hatch between 8 and 48 hours subsequent to
laying. Development moves through several instars until
pupation which occurs away from the food source in drier
conditions. Adults emerge after several days. |
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Physical control means
are the first stem in controlling housefly infestations.
Removal and exclusion of refuse which acts as breeding sites is
essential. Often, space sprays with knockdown action are required
- consult local regulations for available products.
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