Flies are small insects, but they create big problems. The house fly (Musca domestica) is found all over the world. It lives in dirty, microbe-rich places and spreads many diseases. Flies can carry bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi on their body and in their waste. They can fly 1–2 miles in a day and sometimes as far as 20 miles, spreading germs wherever they go. Because of this, flies are a serious concern for public health, animal health, food safety, and farm productivity. And with this, fly pest management becomes crucial for livestock and farms.
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