Stomoxys flies are mechanical vectors of pathogens present in the blood and skin of their
animal hosts, especially livestock, but occasionally humans. In livestock, their direct effects …

The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.)(Diptera: Muscidae), remains a significant economic
pest globally in situations where intensive animal production or horticultural production …

Stable flies, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) are global pests of livestock, companion animals, and
humans. These flies inflict painful bites and cause significant economic losses to producers …

With strong antimicrobial properties, citral has been repeatedly reported to be the dominant
component of lemongrass essential oil. Here, we report on a comparison of the antimicrobial …

Abstract At present, Acrobasis advenella (Zinck.)(Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) is the most
dangerous pest of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa [Michx.] Elliot). Damaged flower …

The public has a great desire for products that prevent the annoyance of biting insects and
ticks, but that desire does not always translate into sensible use of those products. Insect …

Horn flies, Haematobia irritans irritans (L.), and stable flies, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.)(Diptera:
Muscidae), are economically important blood-feeding ectoparasites of wild and …

Abstract Dinoderus porcellus L.(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a most abundant and
damageable pest of stored yam chips in West Africa. In view of the negative effects related to …

Natural compounds of botanical origin are increasingly being investigated for the
development of novel biocides. Intensive use of synthetic biocides and the confined array of …

Simple Summary The housefly (Musca domestica) is a global vector of several pathogens
and a nuisance to humans and animals. Repellents reduce the risk of housefly vector …