Introduction As winter fades and the country awakens from its slumber, the arrival of spring brings with it a symphony of life and renewal. And this spring is forecast to be one of the warmest we have seen in a long while! Among the myriad of creatures that take advantage of the changing seasons, flies…
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Jul
Jul
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…
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Oct
Oct
Besides being a nuisance, flies can also transmit a range of diseases and may have a negative impact on animal health. For example, flies may annoy poultry so much that they become irritable and this can lead to an increase in feather pecking and aggression. The fly risk is often higher in intensive production systems…