College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

House Fly

Originally from central Asia, the house fly (Musca domestica) is found pretty much anywhere humans live. In large numbers it can be a nuisance, and it is known to transmit more than 200 pathogens to humans and animals.

One of the most common methods to control house flies are toxic baits, which contain a phagostimulant (a substance that induces feeding, in this case usually based on sucrose) and toxic insecticide. Overuse and misuse of insecticides, however, have resulted in resistance to every major insecticide class.

 

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House Fly Resistance

 

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