Development of house flies (Diptera:Muscidae) in sand containing varying amounts of manure solids and moisture.
House flies, Musca domestica L., developed in 200 cm3 of coarse sand containing just 1 ml (0.47%) of dairy manure solids and 10 ml (4.74%) of moisture. At these levels, development was slow (21.5 d from 1st instar to adult), adult survival was low (7.5%), but successful development did occur. At higher manure and moisture levels, rates of development and survival were similar to those reported previously. All soil samples collected from a feedlot dairy contained higher levels of manure solids than the highest level tested in the laboratory. The implications for fly control in soil/manure mixtures and the need for additional studies are discussed.
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Medical and Veterinary Entomology Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Gainesville, FL 32604, USA.
D000818:Animals; D005243:Feces; D005260:Female; D006793:Houseflies / Q000254:growth & development*; D006813:Humidity; D012987:Soil
D012987:Soil