Abstract:The house fly, Musca domestica, is a significant pest of Man and his livestock mainly because of its disease vectoring capacities and the fact that it constitutes a serious nuisance. Several cultural chemical and biological measures have been used to reduce house fly populations. Despite the fact of the known hazards this insect can pose, there are certain benefits man can gain through the utilization of this insect. Utilization of house fly can serve as an alternate protein source for livestock, a possible fo… Show more
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