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House Fly

House Fly

Description

Species name: Musca domestica (L.)
Family: Muscidae
 

House Fly
 

The stages in the life cycle of the house fly are egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The larva molts twice so there are first-, second-, and third-instar larvae with each being larger than the preceding instar.
 

life cycle of the house fly showing stages
 

 

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Anti-Fly Products
Agita, Spy, Oxyfly, Neporex, Larvadex
  Integrated fly control means using a two-pronged attack on flies: larvicides to prevent fly larvae developing into adults, and adulticides to kill adult flies.  
Larvicides
Economic Impact
In cattle, flies cause infectious keratoconjunctivitis or 'pink eye'.

Flies can pose a serious health hazard to both animals and humans, and have a significant impact on animal productivity.