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Scientists Develop Virus to Prevent House Flies from Reproducing

2013-04-10 21:47:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Agricultural Research Service If you raise livestock, you know that flies can be unwelcome visitors to your farming operation. In addition to being a nuisance, house flies are capable of transmitting animal and human pathogens that can lead to foodborne diseases, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Shigellabacteria. The clever pests are good at developing resistance to insecticides and larvae are often buried deep within their particular food source, therefore avoiding exposure to sprays. read more

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