FLIES
Flies are one of the most popular insects around and they exist in so many different species. All true flies are a part of an order, Diptera which consists of a whopping 1 million species of flies. Out of this number, only about 125,000 species have been adequately researched and documented.
One thing that is common to all members of the Diptera order is that they only use one pair of wings in flight. Of all the species of flies, one that stands out is the housefly ( Musca ). House Flies have a distinctive grey colour and superb flying ability.
APPEARANCE
FEEDING
MOVEMENT
Flies mostly move in a straight line and make the occasional 90-degree turn (saccade) before continuing in a straight manner once again.
REPRODUCTION
DISEASES
Due to the feeding and mating habits exhibited by flies especially house flies they carry and spread some diseases. Some of these diseases are:
- Cholera
- Dysentery
- Tuberculosis
- Typhoid
CONTROL
Flies can be very infuriating when they gather up and perch on things in homes. To keep flies away from your home it is best to employ a series of preventive measures. These include:
- Proper food hygiene
- Getting rid of all suitable breeding areas
- Proper garbage disposal
- Regular inspections by professional pest control services
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