A cosmopolitan insect both in home and farm.
Associated with man and his activities.
A notable pest in poultry cattle shed etc.,
Mechanical carrier of disease causing pathogens.
Exist in all climate from tropical to temperate.
Water is an essential component in their food; deprived of water they don’t live beyond 48 hours.
Fresh dung is preferred for egg laying.
Common sources of food are milk, sugar, syrup, meat broth etc.
A prolific household pest requiring attention for eliminating contamination problems. We help both in avoiding the flies and controlling them using baits and traps.
