House Fly
外观
Long body with four dark stripes marking the thorax; two, transparent wings
Color
Reddish eyes; gray body with black stripes
大小
3/16到1/4英寸长
栖息地
人类居住和农业空间, 比如鸡舍和谷仓, 以及周围不卫生的区域, 像垃圾填埋场
有趣的事实
Because they are continuously consuming food, 他们不停地排便, which is one reason house flies are successful vectors of pathogens.
关于家蝇
House flies have relatively short lifespans, the adult male living anywhere from one week to one month in the wild. This does not make them any less of a nuisance or potential health risk. Females lay a large number of eggs, approximately 500, in multiple batches.
The small white larvae feed on decaying material, which is why we often notice them developing near garbage piles, animal feces or other unsanitary environments.
House flies depend on and thrive in warmer weather, 所以温度越高, the faster larvae will develop and the quicker an infestation can develop.
家蝇防治
A house fly here or there can be tolerated, but because they can carry disease and they reproduce so rapidly, 防止虫害是最重要的.
Cluster Fly
外观
Large abdomen (larger than the common house fly) with overlapping wings
Color
Bodies are dark gray, black and/or silver with a checkered pattern
大小
成虫体长7毫米
栖息地
Human dwellings during autumn and fall; in and around earthworm habitats during developmental periods and warmer months
有趣的事实
The name cluster fly comes from their propensity to cluster together in attics and warm spaces during cooler months; they’re often found buzzing, upside down on their backs when they falter
关于群集蝇
Females lay their eggs within close proximity to earthworm habitats because larvae are parasites of worms, feeding off of them while developing into adults, 这需要25到30天的时间.
People often don’t realize they have a cluster fly problem because the groups remain relatively dormant within the comfort of a warm space. As winter breaks, however, you may notice more movement.
群蝇控制
集群苍蝇, 当在一起, 有没有能力散发出甜蜜, 黏糊糊的, buckwheat-type scent which can attract more flies during cooler months. To prevent cluster flies, ensure all openings to the property are caulked and sealed well. Sweep or vacuum dead cluster flies immediately.
Fruit Fly
外观
Small bodies with bulging, red eyes and transparent wings
Color
Small, protruding red eyes with a yellowish-brown abdomen displaying black rings
大小
成虫身长1/8英寸
栖息地
Human dwellings, restaurants, schools and other places where fermenting food is commonplace
有趣的事实
Despite its small size, the fruit fly has one the most advanced eye compositions of all insects. The fruit fly's compound eye is comprised of over 760 individual units, also known as ommatidia.
关于Fruit Fly
Fruit flies are aptly named because the females lay eggs near or on the surface of fermenting fruits and vegetables, 或者其他有机物质, 例如堆肥或叶片修剪物. They reproduce in large numbers, producing up to 500 larvae at one time.
One week is a common lifespan for a fruit fly.
在很大程度上, fruit flies are simply a nuisance pest; however, 如果食物不安全, they can contaminate it by carrying bacteria and other pathogens into it.
防治Fruit Fly
The best form of prevention against fruit flies is properly storing and securing food and other organic material, 比如厨房垃圾和堆肥.
Drain/Moth Fly
外观
Small, broad flies that have a fuzzy appearance because of thick hairs on the body
Color
Shades of brown and black with hairy wings that sometimes have an iridescent appearance
大小
成虫小于5毫米
栖息地
In and around moist places and organic matter, such as drain interiors and standing water
有趣的事实
The adult moth fly is sexually mature immediately after emerging from it's pupal stage.
关于下水道/飞蛾
Although they have a short life span, approximately two weeks, they are resilient. Many developing larvae can stand up to hot, soapy water being washed down a drain.
在温暖潮湿的环境下, eggs can hatch in approximately two days, and larvae take another 15 to fully develop. While drain / moth flies present little danger to humans – they don’t bite – they are a nuisance.
下水道/飞蛾控制
Keeping the drains inside your property clear of decaying organic matter is your best approach to prevention.
Green Bottle Fly
外观
Smaller bodies with hair protruding from the back and legs; reddish, orange eyes; translucent wings
Color
Metallic to coppery green with yellow mouths
大小
成虫体长8至10毫米
栖息地
Around material necessary for breeding, such as animal feces and decomposing meat
有趣的事实
一旦幼虫发育成蛹, 它们原本是清晰的, white encasing turns to a hard exterior developing a reddish, 几个小时就变成棕色了
关于绿瓶苍蝇
Adult females lay up to 200 eggs at a time, creating multiple generations every year. Green bottle flies depend on decaying material to develop, 所以通常, 鸡蛋将在尸体内产下, 动物粪便或其他腐烂物.
Green bottle flies are larger than traditional house flies, and they boast a longer lifespan.
绿瓶苍蝇防治
Because they require such specific environments in which to breed, the best prevention method is to eliminate potential breeding grounds. 妥善贮存食物. Having your property inspected often (even a dead rodent in an attic or between walls can create a breeding ground for green bottle flies) and removing animal waste from around the property are all sound, 的预防措施.