title: Non-biting Muscidae and control methods.
abstract: Many non-biting muscids (filth flies) are characterised by the habit of visiting manure or rotting organic material to feed and/or oviposit. As these flies also often have close associations with human beings, as well as human habitations and domestic animals, they are potentially both a nuisance and a contributory factor in the transmission of diseases. The authors examine the biology, economic importance and control of four of the most important non-biting muscids: housefly, Musca domestica; face fly, Musca autumnalis; Australian bush fly, Musca vetustissima; sheep head fly, Hydrotaea irritans.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Animal Science and Health, Lelystad, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jespersen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000469:parasitology*; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006793:Houseflies / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007300:Insect Control / Q000379:methods*; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology*; D009117:Muscidae / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology*