House Fly Identification
Musca domestica
House Flies are major contamination risks in commercial food facilities.
Quick Identification
- 3–6 mm
- Four dark stripes on thorax
- Sponging mouthparts
Where We See It
- Dock doors
- Waste areas
- Processing zones
Why It Matters
- High disease transmission potential
- Contamination of exposed product
Monitoring & Control
Exclusion, sanitation, and trapping programs are essential.
Need Help Identifying This Pest?
FSS stored product entomologists can confirm identification through photo review or laboratory analysis, then recommend a facility-specific plan.