Big Problems With Little House Fly (Diptera: Fanniidae). Issue 1 (27th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murillo, Amy C; Hubbard, Caleb B; Hinkle, Nancy C; Gerry, Alec C
• Editors: Messenger, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Journal of integrated pest management. Volume 12:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-27
• Subjects: pest profile -- review -- lesser house fly -- poultry -- pest management; Pests -- Integrated control -- Periodicals; Entomology -- Periodicals; 632.9
• DOI: 10.1093/jipm/pmaa023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2155-7470

Abstract

Abstract: The little house fly, Fannia canicularis (L.) (Diptera: Fanniidae), is a significant pest associated with livestock and animal systems worldwide. This species commonly develops in poultry production systems. The males of this species are a nuisance to people because they form mating swarms in enclosed spaces. The pest status of F. canicularis has not lessened since it was identified as a critical arthropod pest of veterinary importance over 50 yr ago. During this period, there has been little research progress to control this pest, especially when compared with other filth fly species. This article reviews the biology, distribution, pest status (including nuisance and pathogen transmission risk), monitoring, and control techniques, and identifies knowledge gaps for F. canicularis .