LESSER HOUSE FLY,

Average Adult Size:
6mm.

Associated Risks:
Possible transmission of diseases,
Possible contamination of food sources,
Commonly found within animal housings
& refuse areas.

Life Cycle:
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult,
The female usually lays several batches of
eggs (with up to 150 eggs in each batch),
Eggs usually hatch over a period of 48 hours,
Lifespan on pest is dependent upon climate & food sources.

Life Style:
Pest has black stripes on thorax with grey & black
markings on abdomen,
Pest can be found worldwide,
Extremely capable flyers that can travel for a large
number of miles,
Pest reproduces within animal faeces & other
rotting organic matter,

Control Method(s):
Chemical treatment,
Changes to conditions.
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