Flies Exam

Flies have two pairs of functional wings?
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Flies have two pairs of functional wings?
false
Flies have a gradual metamorphosis?
false
Which fly needs a host for its blood meal?
stable
To control fruit flies, you should remove the rotting fruits and fermenting materials?
true
Fly baits offer long lasting control for flies?
false
House flies, lesser house flies, blue and green bottle flies all have which type of mouth parts?
sponging-sucking
Stable flies have piercing-sucking mouths and their bite can be painful?
true
Contact insecticide sprays can be applied to ceilings and walls to permanently keep flies out of a house?
false
Fly traps can be used to help maintain control of fly larvae?
false
Flies lay their eggs on surfaces, such as cabinet tops and window sills?
false
House flies prefer animal waste, garbage and other decaying matter?trueWhich flies prefer animal carcasses?green & blue bottleWith modern fly control products, sanitation is no longer as important as it used to be?falseDoor and window screens are effective fly control measures?trueDrain flies, fungus gnats and phorid flies breed in damp organic matter?truePhorid flies may be found in which of the following places?around plumbing, drains, trash areas, crawl spaces & basementsProper identification is essential before you do any treatments?trueWhich type of fly is likely to be found in a yard that has a lot of dog droppings?green, house flies, blue bottleElectrically charged screens and fly traps can be used to control adult flies?trueCluster flies breed in earthworms and there is no practical control for their breeding source?true