• Flies

  Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae [...] fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage [...] channel to see our fly control products in action. The latest news about flies The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

• Stable fly

  Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts. Both male and female flies feed on animal [...] eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically congregate on the legs of livestock [...] cycle and appearance of the Stable fly Adult stable flies are between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax

• Sciarid flies

  mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments, and appear [...] plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly [...] particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal

• House fly

  cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the house fly, like other [...] necrophagous flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside [...] production and fly development occurring between 25–30°C. The small (1.2 mm), white eggs will only hatch if they remain moist, and creamy-white larvae (3–9

• Shore fly

  sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle [...] The wings have grey-brown patches. Although shore flies can occasionally be confused with sciarid flies ( Bradysia paupera & Lycoriella ingenua) , they are [...] General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse

• Shore fly

  appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm long with large eyes, thick bodies and short antennae, and their wings can have greyish brown [...] Asia, the species Scatella stagnalis occurs widely. These small black flies can be found naturally at marshy, muddy lake shores and intertidal zones, and [...] matter on planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such as Fusarium

• Lesser house fly

  different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found worldwide [...] the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate, adult males [...] large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the lesser house fly and other

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  the Culprits White grubs start small, but they can grow to be 2-4 centimeters long, depending on the species. They typically have white or yellowish bodies [...] White grubs (the larvae of various beetles such as June beetles, Japanese beetles, European Chafers ) and Leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) might be tiny [...] tiny, but they can create chaos to your lawn if left unchecked. With their voracious appetite for grass roots, these pests can turn your once lush green

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  heat. Hot temperatures can significantly impact pollinators' activity and efficiency, including bumblebees. High heat levels can affect bumblebees' foraging [...] and limit their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to [...] environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  the cycle again. Identification – Shore Fly Shore Flies appear as dark-bodied flies, more robust than sciarid flies , with short antennae and distinct five [...] Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) & Shore Fly Though often confused (as they occur in similar environments) Fungus Gnats and Shore Flies are unrelated pests requiring [...] disease transfer and aesthetics, both from the flies themselves or fecal excrement. Shore Fly adults can carry spores of Pythium species in their gut, which