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| Lesser Housefly |
| Fannia canicularis |
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Grey thorax with three indistinct longitudal stripes. Abdomen has extensive area of yellow at base.
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| PestWest sticky traps and fly killers are effective at controlling the lesser housefly. |
| Blowfly |
| Calliphora spp. |
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Thorax and abdomen black/blue in colour and often with a metallic appearance. Wingspan 18-20mm.
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All PestWest fly killers are a very effective step in controlling these pests.
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| Cluster Fly |
| Pollenia rudis |
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Large flies, wingspan up to 20mm. Thorax distinctive dark grey/olive colour covered in golden hairs.
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Areas where flies congregate should be treated with residual insecticide. PestWest fly killers are a very effective step in controlling cluster flies.
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| Mushroom/Fungus Fly |
| Sciara thomae |
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Small insects, wingspan 14-15mm. Black head, thorax and abdomen. Thorax has humped appearance.
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Chameleon® sticky traps are a very effective step in controlling mushroom flies.
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| Fruit Fly |
| Drosophila spp. |
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Small yellowish brown with darkly striped abdomen. Prominent red eyes.
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Chameleon® sticky traps are extremely effective at controlling these smaller insects.
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| Mosquitoes |
| Culex spp. |
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Slender, long-legged insect with forwardpointing, piercing and sucking mouthparts. Wingspan 7-15mm.
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PestWest units are extremely effective at catching mosquitoes.
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| Wasp |
| Vespula spp. |
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Black head and thorax, black and yellow patterning on abdomen.
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PestWest sticky traps and electronic fly killers are particularly effective at attracting and controlling wasps.
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| Scuttle Fly/Phorid Fly |
| Megaselia spp. |
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| Thorax dark brown/tan with distinctive humped appearance. |
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Chameleon® sticky traps and electronic fly killers are extremely effective at attracting and controlling these pests.
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| Biting Midge |
| Culicoides spp. |
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Dark brown/black in colour. Wingspan 3-4mm. Will swarm in large numbers and inflict bites.
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Insect repellents should be used when outdoors to prevent bites. Chameleon® sticky traps will attract and control midges.
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| Common Housefly |
| Musca domestica |
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Thorax grey with four longitudinal dark stripes. Sides of abdomen are yellowish and may be transparent. A dark band covers the final abdomen segments.
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PestWest fly killers and sticky traps will effectively control houseflies.
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