The following points highlight the top three methods used for controlling houseflies. The methods are: 1. Control of Breeding of Houseflies 2. Protection of Food 3. Killing Adult Housefly. Method # 1. Control of Breeding of Houseflies: (a) Flies breed in stable manure, human faeces and garbage, these should be kept in closed cisterns, then removed by municipalities and be [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of houseflies. Apart from their annoying habits the houseflies are carriers of organisms which cause several diseases in man. Flies feed on garbage, manure, and faeces; they also visit them for laying eggs, they pick up disease germs and then come to feed on dining tables, kitchens, restaurants, and sweetshops. [...]
The following points highlight the five stages involved in the life history of Musca Nebulo. The stages are: 1. Copulation 2. Egg-Laying 3. Egg 4. Larva 5. Pupa. Stage # 1. Copulation: The copulation takes place on earth, not in air. In breeding season which in India is from March to October in the greater part of the country, the [...]