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 Termites:- 1. Introduction to Termites 2. Habit and Habitat of Termites 3. Morphology 4. Life history 5. Economic Importance 6. Control 1. Introduction to Termites: Termites commonly called white ants are soft-bodied, social and polymorphic insects having two pairs of similar deciduous wings and live together forming large communities. The termites, however, are [...]
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. [...]