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Houseflies in Your Home: Health Risks and Prevention
Houseflies (Musca domestica) are mechanical vectors. They carry >100 pathogens on body/legs/mouthparts from feces, garbage, carrion to food/surfaces.
Diseases Transmitted
- Bacterial: E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Vibrio cholerae
- Viral: Enteroviruses, hepatitis A
- Parasitic: Ascaris, Giardia cysts
Prevention
- Screens on windows/doors
- Cover trash; clean spills promptly
- Store food sealed; don't leave pet food out
- UV traps, sticky ribbons, bait stations
- Residual insecticides (per label) for severe infestations
Sanitation is key. Professional pest control for persistent problems.
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