Generation of airborne fly body particles by four electrocution fly traps and an electronic fly trap

Ananth, G. P.; Bronson, David C.; Brown, Jason T.

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“…These findings clearly restricted the placement of these traps near food preparation areas where passive, non-toxic fly management is required. Additional research demonstrated that electrocution not only blew visible fly particles away from traps, but also caused the production of small airborne particles which could be potentially contaminated with pathogens such as bacteria and viruses [17,19,20]. This led to the development of UV light traps with glue boards to capture flies on sticky surfaces rather than fragmenting them through electrocution [20].…”

Section: Ultraviolet Light Trapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Alternative Controls for House Flies

Hinkle

Hogsette

2021

Insects

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House flies are the most prevalent synanthropic pest worldwide. Although they seldom reproduce in homes, they invade buildings, cause annoyance, and carry pathogens. Urban pest management personnel are limited in their ability to locate and manage larval habitats, so most house fly management in urban settings focuses on adult fly suppression. Sanitation is probably the most critical component, eliminating odors that attract flies. Source reduction applies where larval habitats can be identified and eliminated. Exclusion involves keeping flies out of structures. Despite all efforts, flies will manage to enter the human environment, so exclusion includes air curtains, fans, screened windows, and doors. Ultraviolet light traps attract and immobilize, while window traps entice flies into devices that entrap them. Sticky tubes and ribbons rely on flies’ inclination to land on vertical lines to entangle them in glue. Even low-tech fly swatters can play significant roles in eliminating individual flies. Timed-release aerosol pyrethrin dispensers can be effective against flies confined in enclosed spaces. Toxic baits have limited use in urban settings. Chemical suppression remains a critical component of fly IPM, essential in situations requiring immediate fly elimination.

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Section: Ultraviolet Light Trapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Alternative Controls for House Flies

Hinkle

Hogsette

2021

Insects

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“…In a study to determine the necessary widths of trays used to reduce the scattering of house flies killed by most electrocuting traps, Pickens (1989) observed as expected, that scattering of flies and body parts was a function of the speed of air blowing through the traps, and that most scatter in still air was confined to a short distance from the trap. Ananth et al (1992) recently demonstrated an increase in the number of airborne particles when electrocuting traps were used to kill house flies. However, few airborne particles from house flies were collected in air filtrates in the present study.…”

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“…The electronic 0960-3123 © 1993 Broce trap (T6) captures the insects on an adhesive-coated surface after they are disoriented by the electronic grid with a 38 V, on-off periodic square wave (Ananth et al 1992). All traps had openings in either one or two sides, but by placing them against a wall for testing, they all opened functionally to one side only.…”

Section: Insect Light Trapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recently, Ananth et al (1992) documented a significant increase in the number of airborne particles generated from house flies, Musca domestica L., by the operation of electrocuting fly traps, in contrast to a lack of increase of particles by an electronic fly trap which kills attracted insects by trapping them on an adhesive-coated surface. We investigated the production of airborne particles from house flies and moths by the operation of several models of electrocuting traps and the electronic trap.…”

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Electrocuting and electronic insect traps: Trapping efficiency and production of airborne particles

Broce

1993

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

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Five electrocuting insect traps were evaluated for their efficiency in eliminating house flies and moths from small premises, and for their production of insect fragments and airborne particles. An electronic trap which kills attracted insects by trapping them on a sticky surface was also included in the study. Airborne particles from the vicinity of traps in operation were collected on microporous filters. All traps performed equally in killing flies and moths. Although numerous moth scales were collected in the air filtrates when the moths were released in the rooms while all traps were off, their numbers increased when traps were turned on. The number of scale fragments significantly increased when electrocuting traps were used, but not with the electronic trap. Numerous spherical particles (diam. < 10 μm) were also collected in air filtrates near electrocuting traps killing moths. In addition to elements found in moths (Ρ, Κ, Cl, S, Si), particles contained one or more of the metals Zn, Fe, and Cu. The metals in these particles and observed changes of the surface of used grid wires indicated that these spherical particles probably are solidified haemolymph and other body fluids, expelled from the moths as they are heated during electrocution. The generation of airborne particles is important because, in addition to the concerns for food contamination, most insect particles are potential allergens.

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“…Thus occupational allergies to houseflies and blow flies are related to the degree of exposure to dust from cages or fly rooms [22,23], However, airborne fragments of fly bodies may prove equally allergenic since the opera tion of electrocuting fly traps in the laboratory tests cause an increase in respirable particle counts of up to 500 times the background level [24], In a similar reaction to the adult flies, reactions to fly larvae may also be related to peritrophic membrane extract. Those who breed maggots or use them as fishing bait may show asthma, rhinoconjunctival reactions or urticaria.…”

Section: Moths Locusts Flies and Beetles As Occupational And Enviromentioning

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Allergic Reactions to Arthropods

Burgess¹

1993

Indoor Built Environ

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Allergic reactions to arthropods are some of the most important factors involved in the development of asthma and the precipitation of attacks. Although sensitization to arthropods occurs most frequently in atopic individuals, continual exposure induces parallel sensitivities in a high percentage of non-atopics. The allergens involved are numerous, and although there is a degree of cross-reactivity most arthropod groups exhibit specific allergens that may be of somatic or excremental origin. Prevention is largely dependent upon allergen avoidance measures.

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Generation of airborne fly body particles by four electrocution fly traps and an electronic fly trap

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

A Review of Alternative Controls for House Flies

A Review of Alternative Controls for House Flies

Electrocuting and electronic insect traps: Trapping efficiency and production of airborne particles

Allergic Reactions to Arthropods

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