Why fly species ID was — and is — important
In the April 1959 issue of what was then known as Pest Control magazine, Dr. Arthur Smith tackled “Fly Control: Is Species Important?” At the time, Dr. Smith was a technical fly consultant for the Bureau of Vector Control, California... Read more»
Get control of a phorid fly infestation
When the call comes in to eliminate an infestation of Phoridae — phorid flies, also known as humpback, scuttle or coffin flies — you may have a lengthy battle on your hands. Phorid flies reproduce rapidly, and have the ability... Read more»
Education is key for flying insect control
Most PMPs will agree that flying insect treatments consist of identifying pest and harborage areas, treating those accordingly, and educating the customer on cleaning. Continued success, however, comes from creating programs for each individual customer. For example, how many times... Read more»
Control flying insects with a multi-method program
Effectively controlling flying insects like flies, gnats, mosquitoes and moths is best accomplished by developing a program that includes physical, cultural and chemical control methods. Many products are available to control these pests in the various environments they inhabit. In... Read more»
Tips for successful house fly control
Successful house fly control requires a multi-pronged approach. Read more»
3 steps to limiting inside fly populations
Follow these three steps to limit fly populations and give your customers some relief from these nuisance pests. Read more»
Stripes may be a natural fly repellent
In recent years, scientists have been able to confirm that zebras’ stripes protect them from biting flies. Read more»Thorough inspections for small flies
As with so many other pests, identification is of paramount importance in small fly management. A newer small fly is becoming a big problem in many commercial accounts – the dark-eyed fruit fly. Often confused with phorid flies, as well... Read more»