Purdue Extension

Fly Control Around the Home

Fly Control Around the Home Product code: E-7-W

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E-7-W
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Description

Several species of flies may be encountered around the home. The house fly and various blow flies are among the more common of the larger flies. These flies are important household pests, not only because of the nuisance of their flying and buzzing, but because they may spread disease carrying organisms (e.g., bacteria). House flies normally breed in fresh animal manure, but can also breed in decaying organic matter such as garbage. Blow flies (bottle flies) usually develop in decaying animal carcasses (such as rodents) and in discarded protein-rich organic matter in garbage.

Produced

10/1/2014

Author

Ralph Williams

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