Flies and public health – A brief review By Dr Cathy Smallridge It has long been known that flies are insects of public health importance [1]. It is estimated that flies may be responsible for transmitting up to 65 different disease organisms [2]. Some fly species also lay eggs on live animals and humans, and…
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Flies are everywhere! And some species are really serious problems for humans, livestock and horticulture. Communities and scientists have invested heavily in trying to eradicate flies, but it is incredibly difficult.For example, the Tsetse fly in Africa carries two species of disease organism which are fatal for humans and livestock. These flies have therefore been…