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Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans)

PhotographbyLyleBussUniversityofFlorida2

Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans)

Pest advice for controlling Stable Flies

Stable Fly closely resembles the Housefly, but this fellow bites. Uncommon indoors but breeds in long grass, straw or grass cuttings where there are horses or other animals.

Remedy

Apply an insect repellent to bare skin, especially legs, before going into long grass.
PhotographbyLyleBussUniversityofFlorida2
PhotographbyLyleBussUniversityofFlorida2

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