{"id":4003,"date":"2017-06-19T03:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=4003"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:58:05","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T17:58:05","slug":"scientists-use-a-virus-that-effectively-puts-house-flies-on-birth-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/19\/scientists-use-a-virus-that-effectively-puts-house-flies-on-birth-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Use a Virus That Effectively Puts House Flies on Birth Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4007\" style=\"width: 175px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4007\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/deer-greenhead-fly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"140\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Putting Bothersome Houseflies on Birth Control<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>House flies are among the most common pests that are around in summer and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/insect-pest-control\/nuisance-insects.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean County NJ pest control companies<\/a> deal with these pests throughout the season. Flies don\u2019t bite, but they do carry germs that they leave on surfaces and food. Fortunately, researchers are working on ways to reduce their numbers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Beneficial Virus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientist that work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture discovered that they can stop <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pctonline.com\/article\/house-fly-control-virus-usda-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">house flies<\/a> from being able to reproduce. This involves the use of a virus that prevents female house flies from laying their eggs. The virus also stops male house flies from mating.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers looked at varying ways to infect flies with this virus and found that exposure to water and other infected flies produced the best results. They also studied other methods of infection, such as liquid baits and sprays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improved House Fly Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although this virus doesn\u2019t provide a quick way to get rid of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/20\/the-disgusting-habits-of-house-flies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">house flies<\/a> right now, research could lead to improvements in fly control. In the meantime, NJ homeowners should seek help from professional pest control services to eliminate house flies from their home.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an infestation of house flies in your home, contact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allison Pest Control<\/a> right away. As one of the top Ocean County NJ pest control companies, we\u2019ll provide you with prompt and effective service to rid your home of flies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House flies are among the most common pests that are around in summer and Ocean County NJ pest control companies deal with these pests throughout the season. Flies don\u2019t bite, but they do carry germs that they leave on surfaces and food. Fortunately, researchers are working on ways to reduce their numbers. 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