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100 1 _aHoward, L. O.
_q(Leland Ossian),
_d1857-1950
245 1 0 _aHouse Flies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 459
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-19
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive.
520 _a"House Flies" by L. O. Howard is a scientific publication issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the early 20th century. The book delves into the biology, life cycle, and public health implications of the common house fly, primarily the species "Musca domestica". It likely serves as an educational resource aimed at farmers and the general public, addressing the importance of controlling fly populations due to their role in spreading diseases. The content of "House Flies" covers various aspects related to the house fly, including its life history, breeding habits, and ecological role. Howard explains how house flies lay their eggs in decaying organic matter, which contributes to their rapid reproduction and high populations. Significant emphasis is placed on the health risks posed by house flies, including their ability to transfer pathogens that can lead to diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera. The book also discusses preventive measures and control methods, emphasizing community hygiene practices and proper waste management to mitigate fly infestations and protect public health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHousefly
830 0 _aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 459
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59554
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