Use of pupal parasitoids as biological control agents of filth flies on equine facilities

摘要: Filth flies, including house Musca domestica L., and stable Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), are common pests on equine farms. The use of pupal parasitoids as biological control agents for filth flies is becoming more farms; however, there a lack information the execution augmentation programs these This review fly farms provides an overview life history identification commercially available parasitoids. Additionally, recommendations based known literature provided, importance continued research in this area highlighted. When coupled with cultural practices other manure management techniques, offer environmentally sound option mitigating on-farm breeding.