ABSTRACT
The term filth flies refers to members of the families Muscidae, Sarcophagidae, and Calliphoridae, which are domestic nonbiting flies commonly seen in and around human dwellings (see box). Although other species or groups could be considered filth flies, this topic will be restricted to those fly families (mentioned earlier) representing the house flies, flesh flies, and blow flies. These flies do not bite, but they
I. House Flies and Other Filth Flies .................................................................... 215 A. General and Medical Importance .............................................................. 215 B. General Description.................................................................................... 216 C. Geographic Distribution ............................................................................. 218 D. Biology and Behavior ................................................................................. 219 E. Treatment of Infestation .............................................................................220
