Do Flies Suffer on Fly Paper?
WouterIn ancient times, flypapers were coated with a toxic poison that killed the flies. It was most often metallic arsenic, which is toxic to humans. Fortunately, today, flypapers do not contain toxins. During the maggot stage, flies can grow into adult flies in about three days, or eight weeks in cooler climates. The last stage of the larvae life cycle is the pupa. Once a pupa emerges, it looks just like an adult fly.
Some biologists are researching the effects of flypaper on insects. Since many crops are at risk from insects, biologists are hanging flypaper on farms to gather data. Landowners provide researchers with regular inspections and are asked to bring the flypaper in periodically for research. Because of the importance of insect research, many farmers are happy to cooperate with research programs.
Flypaper is a popular way to control flies and other pests. It works by attracting and trapping flies on it. Unlike sand or dirt, flypaper is environmentally friendly and inexpensive. It also has a powerful adhesive effect and is easy to use. Insects are attracted to the sweet fragrances that flypaper emits.
Flies carry many diseases, including cholera and typhoid. They also lay eggs in trash cans and other places. Flypaper helps protect people from these harmful diseases.
