Flies

conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in [...] or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally [...] fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage

Stable fly

Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts. Both male and female flies feed on animal [...] cycle and appearance of the Stable fly Adult stable flies are between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax [...] before their third-ever feeding (on average, a fly must feed four times before it can oviposit for the first time). After mating the females lay their small

House fly

cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the house fly, like other [...] necrophagous flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside [...] many parasitic worm species. Life cycle and appearance of House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey

Sciarid flies

plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly [...] particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal [...] 5 mm long, grey-black flies with long antennae. They have relatively long legs, and the wings show very clear venation. The fly has a small head equipped

Shore fly

Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs [...] General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse [...] most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack plants

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Lesser house fly

300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found [...] the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate, adult males [...] large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the lesser house fly and other

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How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs [...] nematodes. The challenge of onion fly infestation Michiel's primary challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion [...] increasing the risk of widespread infestation and crop losses. An onion fly infestation can result in significant economic losses, as damaged bulbs have

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

bean seed fly. He emphasizes its cost-effectiveness, highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing, saving growers both time and money, [...] The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an [...] environmentally friendly solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic