Molecular Detection and Antibiotyping of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Isolated from Houseflies in a Fish Market [PDF]
Pathogens, 2019 Houseflies (Musca domestica) are well-known mechanical vectors for spreading multidrug-resistant bacteria. Fish sold in open markets are exposed to houseflies.
Abdus Sobur +6 more
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A taste of one’s own medicine: Bacillus velezensis isolated from adult housefly intestines demonstrates effective fly control [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyIntroductionBacillus spp. are widely used as biological agents for managing diseases in crops, livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals. Bacillus velezensis, a novel species within the Bacillus genus, is extensively used in the biological control of ...
Ying Li +20 more
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Serratia marcescens in the intestine of housefly larvae inhibits host growth by interfering with gut microbiota [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2023 Background The structure of gut microbiota is highly complex. Insects have ubiquitous associations with intestinal symbiotic bacteria, which play essential roles.
Ying Li +9 more
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Combinations of Lemongrass and Star Anise Essential Oils and Their Main Constituent: Synergistic Housefly Repellency and Safety against Non-Target Organisms [PDF]
InsectsThe present study evaluated the housefly repellency of single-component formulations and combinations of lemongrass and star anise essential oils (EOs) and their main constituents.
Mayura Soonwera +6 more
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Preparation and Application of Biocontrol Formulation of Housefly—Entomopathogenic Fungus—Metarhizium brunneum [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesUtilizing entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control method for parasitic houseflies in livestock presents a promising and innovative alternative.
Chengyu Ma +4 more
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Body Water-Mediated Conductivity Actualizes the Insect-Control Functions of Electric Fields in Houseflies [PDF]
Insects, 2020 In the present study, the relationship between body water loss and conductivity was examined in adult houseflies (Musca domestica). The events an insect experiences in an electric field are caused by the conductive nature of the insect body (i.e ...
Yoshihiro Takikawa +2 more
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Anise and Fennel Essential Oils and Their Combination as Natural and Safe Housefly Repellents [PDF]
InsectsEssential oils (EOs) are effective repellents and eco-friendly alternatives. We tested single and combination EOs of fennel and anise for repellency and stability against houseflies. All treatments were stored at 27 °C for up to 360 days. Efficacies were
Hataichanok Passara +6 more
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Ovicidal Toxicity and Morphological Changes in Housefly Eggs Induced by the Essential Oils of Star Anise and Lemongrass and Their Main Constituents [PDF]
InsectsThis study attempted to evaluate the ovicidal activity of single-component formulations and combination formulations of lemongrass and star anise essential oils (EOs) and their main constituents against housefly eggs.
Hataichanok Passara +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2017 The common housefly, Musca domestica, is a considerable component of nutrient recycling in the environment. Use of housefly larvae to biodegrade manure presents an opportunity to reduce waste disposal while the rapidly assimilated insect biomass can also
Quirine M Ketterings +2 more
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Application of bacteria and bacteriophage cocktails for biological control of houseflies [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Houseflies, Musca domestica L., are an ubiquitous pest that can transmit numerous diseases and threaten human health. Increasing insecticide resistance shown by houseflies necessitates the develop new control alternatives.
Kexin Zhang +10 more
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