Application of a novel spatial olfactometer for the study of filth flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae, Muscidae, and Sarcophagidae)

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Presenting Author(s)

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Wes Watson

Professor
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Co-Author(s)

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Ann Carr

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
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Kim Y. Hung, BCE

Vector Ecologist
Coachella Valley Mosquito Vector Control District
Indio, California
Anastasia C. Figurskey

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Steve Denning

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Using Cochliomyia macellaria (Calliphoridae), Musca domestica (Muscidae) and Sarcophaga bullata (Sarcophagidae) as test models, we quantified the responses of mixed populations of adult flies to volatile attractants under controlled conditions and variable airflow rates. Blow flies were least responsive to flow rates above 7 cfm. House flies and flesh flies were more tolerant of flow rates between 11 and 7 cfm. All test species were more attracted to commercial liquid fly baits than technical standards or blends.