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House fly a common pest and every one see this pest but Do you know some interesting fact about house fly. Know with us.

House Fly

The housefly is a common fly found in and around homes it is a worldwide distribution and is prominent in the India. Housefly are not only nuisance pest while buzzing around homes but they are potential disease carriers. House flies have suite life spans but they can quickly reproduce in large numbers leading to large housefly populations if not identified and effectively controlled.

Interesting fact about House fly

• Did you know the housefly testes with its feet which are 10 million times more sensitive to sugar than the human tongue.
• There are more than 120 thousands species of of flies worldwide with about 18000 found in India.
• A female housefly can lay up to 600 eggs in her short lifetime.
• Most flies live an average of 21 days and take on various shapes throughout their short lives.
• Baby flies are called larvae but they are also known as maggots.
• Medical doctors use a special species of maggots to help patient with flash wounds specially burn victims.
• Maggots eat away the damage flash, which helps the wound heal.
• House flies These pests get their name from being the most common fly found around homes. adult house flies can grow to one quarter of an inch long and usually Live between 15 to 25 days. House flies test with their feet which are 10 millions times more sensitive to sugar than the human tongue.
• Size 1/4 inch
• Common name housefly
• Shape small oval
• Colour dark grey
• Legs 6
• Wings yes
• Antenna yes
• Diet do not have teeth or stinger.
• Their mouth observe food like a sponge. They can only eat liquids but take and turn many solid force into a liquid through spitting for vomiting on it.
• Their tongues are shape like straws so they can suck up there food.They eat any weight or decline matter but they are particularly attached to do pet waste because the order is strong and it is easy for them to find.
• Habitat House fly tend to stay within 12 2 miles of where they are born but it it will travel up to 20 miles to find food. They breathe in garbage cans composed heaps and and dung.impact this insect have been known to carry over hundred different kind of disease causing germs.

Prevention

• Keep your home clean
• Remove trash regularly and seal your garbage cans.
• Prenup pad waste immediately
• Any type of sugar which is is spread in Floors to invite flies.
• Use the fine mesh screen on doors and windows to prevent flies from getting into your home.
• Sanitation is the first measure of defense, even though there are various traps and sprays that are used to kill flies, it is necessary to eliminate the source in order to eliminate them.
• Whenever possible, food and materials on which the flies can lay their eggs must be removed or destroyed, which will isolate the egg-laying adult. Killing adult flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of breeding areas is necessary for good House Fly control management.
• Garbage cans and dumpsters should have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned regularly.
• Drainage will often aid control, getting rid of extra moisture.
• Openings of buildings should be tightly screened with screen
• Make sure your windows, doors, and house vents are sealed properly and free from holes or other damage.
• Use a garbage can with a tight-fitting lid, and take the bag out as soon as it’s full.
• Store food properly in airtight containers.
• Don’t leave dirty dishes or glasses out on the counter.
• Don’t leave grass clippings or leaves out to decay near your house.
• Turn off outdoor lights at night when possible. Flies are attracted to light.
• Avoid using rat poison to kill rodents, because the carcasses can attract flies.
• Clean up animal feces, such as in a cat’s litter box, right away

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