Most homeowners find that it saves time and energy to call the local orkin branch office for help with house fly control. An agricultural imidacloprid product increased the incidence of a kind of genetic damage called dna adducts. The latin name for the housefly is musca domestica. It has black bristlelike hair and three crossgrooves on the. The house fly, musca domestica linnaeus, is a wellknown cosmopolitan pest of both farm and home. House flies have four longitudinal, dark bands on their dorsal body, each band having a similar width. Stable flies are persistent biters, feeding on animals several times a day, preferring to bite. Horse flies range in size from 34 to 114 inches long and usually have clear or solidly colored wings and brightly colored eyes. Females lay eggs in organic material, such as garbage or decaying vegetation that has sufficient food for developing maggots. About twothirds the size of the larger common house fly species, they create similar problems. A fly may travel as far as thirteen miles from its birthplace.
Second pair of wings is reduced and looks like a pair of miniature drumsticks. Warm summer conditions are generally optimum for the development of the house fly, and it can complete its life cycle in as little as seven to ten days. The common housefly has a maximum flying speed of five miles per hour even though its wings beat 20 thousand times per minute. However, in some cases the problem results from a pest infestation. Imidacloprid is acutely toxic to some bird species, including sparrows, quail, canaries, and pigeons. House flies they are gray in color, about 4 to 8 mm long with four dark gray stripes on upper body. Lyon common name scientific name vinegar, pomace or small fruit flies drosophila spp. Full list of author information is available at the end of the article.
Understanding the biology and behavior of these common types of large flies can help with fly prevention in your facility. Interesting information about the housefly by insectocutor. To remove a trapped house sparrow from a box, place a mesh laundry bag or strong clear garbage bag over the entire box, cinch it below the box, and open the box with the bag still over the box. Epacica fact sheet fabric filter 3 pulsejet cleaned type emission stream pretreatment requirements. This species is always found in association with humans or the activities of. It is the most common species found on hog and poultry farms, horse stables and ranches. Fact file flies there are four species of flies that are typically found in new zealand 1 the common house fly, 2 the lesser house fly, 3 the cluster fly, and 4 the blow fly.
Insect field guide to the most commonly found insects and noninsects in north america. Nptn technical fact sheets are designed to provide. Farea almuslimi, yemeni activist the drone strike and its impact tore my heart, much as the tragic bombings in boston last week tore your hearts and also mine, he added. Scheduling a home inspection may help you get rid of house flies. Age wise, true flies aka the dipteran order, are ancient going back millions of years whereas, in comparison, the common house fly is around 70 million years old. This almost applies to all of our readers since the house fly is the most common of all domestic flies and can be found worldwide. Fly breeding in dung heaps can be prevented by placing a light cover, e. House flies can transmit diseases to humans and can be identified by four dark stripes on their thorax. Once inside, they seem to multiply quickly and take over. What radicals had previously failed to achieve in my village one drone strike accomplished in. The dragonfly might win the award for the coolest insect name ever, dont you think. All carpet beetles pass through the egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Oct 23, 2008 mediterranean fruit fly fact sheet last updated.
Some of the most common pathogens transmitted by houseflies include salmonella and e. Fruit flies flies are one of the most common pests in restaurants and foodservice businesses. Pest control fact sheet bluegreen bottle flies introduction. However, in some high temperature applications, the cost of high temperature. Cancer casecontrol study of multiple myeloma in decatur, illinois pdf. Please call npic with any questions you have about pesticides at 800 8587378, monday through friday, 7. These flies breed in bacterialaden environments, such as feces, carrion, and human food waste, often in close proximity to humans or domesticated animals. Best fruit fly trap to buy and reminding some fruitnamed brand 6 safer brand 5025 houseplant sticky stakes insect trap. The house fly is found throughout australia and much of the rest of the world. They have a pair of wings that are translucent, having a yellowish touch at the base. The entire body of a fly also has a hard outer surface called exoskeleton used to protect its internal organs.
The house fly, musca domestica, may be the most common insect we encounter. It has been recorded infesting over 300 fruit, nuts and vegetables, making them unfit for human consumption. This root rot is one of the most serious and difficulttocontrol fungal diseases that affects a wide range of plants in south carolina. They are particularly noticeable on warm days when they become active and find their way into living quarters and create a nuisance. The whole body of house flies is covered with short hairs. Some adult species have functionless vestigial mouthparts and live only long enough to mate. Characteristics and facts about flies diptera insects there are over 120,000 species of flies house flies are the most common species. It is caused by a soilborne fungus, phytophthora cinnamomi, and the most common symptom is the slow decline of the plant. The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring plants of the mimosa genus. About 90 percent of all flies occurring in human habitations are houseflies. Flies in the home csu extension colorado state university. Filth flies include some of our most common fly pests house flies, fruit flies, green bottle flies, stable flies, and several others. The adult flies are the most common sign of activity.
This fruit fly is found in villages, towns and coastal areas, but not forests. Because of the wide variety of filter types available to t he designer, it is not usually required to pretreat a waste streams inlet temperature. The body of housefly is distinguished into head, thorax and abdomen. Horse flies and deer flies are bloodsucking insects that can be serious pests of cattle, horses, and humans. During the winter months flies tend to go to sleep. The same factsheets are also listed grouped by topic. Dragonflies are predators, whisking other flying insects into a trap formed by their hairy legs. A giraffe can eat 63 kg 140 lb of leaves and twigs daily. I am the most common of all flies and always found in the company of humans, human activities or homes. But how much do you actually know about the house fly. Characteristics and facts about flies diptera insects. Not only are house flies a nuisance, but they also carry diseasecausing organisms.
Adults fly readily and during warm, sunny days feed outdoors on flower pollen of spirea, dogwood, crepe myrtle, and buckwheat that have white or creamcolored flowers. Aug 08, 2018 when a houseplant looks less than healthy, most often it is the result of improper care. Adults are gray to black, with four dark, longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies, and a single pair of. House fly fact sheet 21 unh cooperative extension university. The dragonfly might look neat, but this creature is actually very fascinating. They lay many hundreds of eggs and their larvae maggots develop in organic material. Identifying common household insects in pennsylvania.
As an adult, i can only drink liquids, usually the juices of decaying or sweet substances what i look like. Instead, they have a long tongue called a proboscis, which sucks up food like a straw. It has four dark stripes on the back side of the body. Fact common house flies are attracted to decaying organic waste such as feces and rotting meat, whereas fruit flies will look for sugary substances and feed more commonly on overripe fruit, spilled soft drinks and alcohol. Common house fly adult house flies are ash gray to black in color.
Identification pest fact sheets the pest fact sheets are an easy to read, single page handout for the most common museum pests as determined by a survey of professionals in cultural heritage institutions. This is a common problem where large groups of people, e. It is of economic importance because it can transmit diseasecausing organisms, such as salmonella, ecoli, etc. Fact sheet on vinegar fly vinegar flies also known as barflies these small, flying insects are a nuisance in bars and restaurants, where they are attracted by yeast containing foods such as overripe fruit and vegetables, and particularly by liquids such as beer, wine and fruit juice. Vinegar flies may become a nuisance in homes, restaurants, fruit markets, canneries, etc. Who1991 the house fly,intermidate level training and information guide. Campbell, extension entomologist description the adult house fly is dull gray, 14 inch long, with four distinct stripes behind the head. They aresighted flying quickly or hovering as they look for prey. The insects feed on human foodstuffs and wastes where they can pick up and transport various disease agents.
Their common name refers to their habit of forming clusters when hibernating, often in. Proper pest identification is the first step in making an integrated pest management ipm decision. Flies contaminate food with their filth, and when combined with lapses in time and the right temperature, this can contribute to the spread of disease. Unlike other insects, house fly has only one pair of membranous wings. Idl factsheets insect diagnostic laboratory at cornell.
A common house fly is often considered a nuisance, but to anyone with a kitchen or food processing area, a fly represents a serious food safety concern. This species is always found in association with humans or the activities of humans. Identifying common household insects in pennsylvania proper pest identification is the first step in making an integrated pest management ipm decision. House flies are covered with small hairs that serve as taste organs. The stable or biting fly is very similar in size and appearance to the common house fly and bush fly the major difference between these flies is that the biting fly has, as their name suggests, a prominent biting mouthpart. Adult house flies usually live only 15 to 25 days but may live longer in cooler climates.
Bactrocera new species is similar to bactrocera passiflorae, except that the abdomen has many pale markings. Partridges have been poisoned and killed by agricultural use of imidacloprid. The house fly, musca domestica, is a familiar insect pest. Located in racine, wisconsin, the sc johnson entomology research center erc is the worlds largest private, urban entomology research center. The common housefly, musca domestica, lives in close association with. Body bristles hair either thick or sparse on thorax. Balsam fir sawfly larvae feed on fir and spruce, although in different regions, they feed predominantly on a single host plant. Green bottle flies are scavengers and are part of the decomposition process. It is believed to have evolved in the cenozoic era, possibly in the middle east, and has spread all over the world as a commensal of humans. All species of flies have three main body parts the head, abdomen and thorax.
House fly saliva and feces can also contaminate food and cause humans to become ill. Gnats they are about 4 mm long, delicate dark colored flies with long legs and antennae. Fly paper strips and uvlight insect traps can capture some of the flies, but will not eliminate an infestation. The housefly musca domestica is a fly of the suborder cyclorrhapha. Muscidae 2 manure piles or in other protected locations. Getting rid of them can mean taking every piece of trash outside every day, cleaning your sink with bleach after each use, and keeping every bit. This fact sheet is a revision of the fact sheet drain flies, originally written by william f. Stable flies are persistent biters, feeding on animals.
This flying insect is well known for coming in a variety of colors and moving around rather quickly. Deer flies, which commonly bite humans, are smaller with dark bands across the wings and colored eyes. Window fly traps allow you to use a trap to stick on the window, without using an insecticide. Lesser house fly another tiny pest that frequents homes is the lesser house fly, also known as the little house fly. This advice sheet aims to provide you with information on the following. House flies are the most common fly in and around schools. Cancer cases and deaths, indirect sources of information on hispanic ethnicity to improve classification of illinois pdf.
Like starlings, they are not protected by federal law. Cluster flies are found throughout the uk, but predominantly in rural areas. The pests search for food waste or pet feces as sites to lay their eggs. Isolated wild populations are illegally harvested, decreasing the.
The easiest way to deal with different house fly species is to remove potential breeding sites and conditions. Factsheet date 10 october 2015 updates at department of agriculture and food. Oriental fruit flies are usually yellow and dark brown with black markings. Thats right, you are able to learn about the house fly from your couch. These flies have a life cycle that travels from egg, larva, pupae, and then adult. Either uniformly dark or varicolored body with assorted spots or stripes. Most people are familiar with the fourwinged insect that has a long body and colorful markings.
When a fly lands on your lunch, it vomits on the food. The head is hemispherical in shape and bears two lateral compound eyes. For example, in eastern canada, they feed mostly on balsam fir. Some insects are friendly to human society, while others are dangerous in transmitting human diseases. Gnatlike to house fly body shape with females usually larger than males. The pace of the giraffe is an amble, though when pursued it can run extremely fast. But the truth is there are two distinct types of flies large and small. The synanthropic house fly, musca domestica diptera. Factors such as too much or too little water, light, heat or fertilizer can cause many plant problems. Several insects and other pests feed on houseplants. This is much easier than trying to reach into the box and catch the bird by hand.
Normally, balsam fir sawfly populations are regulated by natural pathogens, parasites, and predators and outbreaks are short in duration. Although a common house plant, dionaea muscipula is very vulnerable in the wild, due in part to its popularity. Drains ensure drains are kept clean and free of debris to reduce fly breeding sites. House flies, blow flies, and face flies develop in manure and garbage and are. The housefly musca domestica is the most common of all domestic flies. They lay a mass of up to 180 eggs in wounds, carcasses, or necrotic tissue. The venus fly trap is endemic in sandy, acidic, lownutrient boggy soils in a small area of the coastal pine savannah along the border of north and south carolina. Structure and life cycle of the housefly with diagram. However, under suboptimal conditions the life cycle may require up to two months.
Once a major nuisance and hazard to public health in cities, houseflies are still a problem wherever decomposing organic waste and garbage are allowed to accumulate. Not only are house flies a nuisance, but they can also transport. Pale yellow or grayishwhite larvae hatch in half a day to three days, and begin feeding on the. Read this article to learn about the structure and life cycle of the housefly. Filth flies carry diseasecausing organisms and can be a threat to public health. The common housefly and the lesser housefly both range between 6 and 8mm long. Ohio state university extension fact sheet entomology 1991 kenny road, columbus, ohio 43210 vinegar flies hyg210997 william f. The blow flies found in buildings are fairly large. As a larva, i eat organic material like plants, food or juices in trash cans.
House sparrows are a nonnative, nuisance species that will kill adult and nestling bluebirds and destroy eggs. Catchmaster gold sticks fly glue trap paper catchmaster gold sticks m 962 are long tubes with a sticky glue and fly pheromone attractant for capturing and killing house flies and other nuisance flies fly ribbon catchers ribbon lengthabout 2 feet. They find their way into your house through open windows, tears in screen doors, or fruit from the store. Flies lay their eggs on fruit, food, other animals and even rotting flesh. They belong with the order diptera, which means two winged flies.
For assisstance with insect identification and management in kentucky, bring questions and specimens directly to your local county extension office. One of our common wintertime household pest problems is the annoyance from rather large sluggish flies known as cluster or attic flies. The female has a pointed abdomen to lay her eggs inside fruit. Click on any title in the list below, to view, print, or download a pdf file. Adults are gray to black, with four dark, longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies, and a single pair of membranous wings. The green bottle fly is measured up to 1014mm long, slightly larger than a house fly, and has brilliant, metallic, bluegreen or golden colorations with black markings. The fly has four thousand separate lenses in each eye eight thousand in all providing wide angle vision which is in fact omnidirectional. So common, in fact, that plenty of people in the foodservice world tend to think, a fly is a fly.
On the social spectrum, house flies are on the list as being wherever humans reside, around the world. Summarybackground the mediterranean fruit fly medfly has the widest host range of any pest fruit fly and is considered the most important agricultural pest in the world. Housefly, musca domestica, a common insect of the family muscidae order diptera. Not only are house flies a nuisance, but they can also transport disease.