Scientists Find a “Silver Lining” to Adult House Flies’ Filthy Behavior

Scientists Find a “Silver Lining” to Adult House Flies’ Filthy Behavior By: Maribel Alonso Email: Maribel.Alonso@usda.gov Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are investigating the microbial communities carried by house flies to enhance disease monitoring and reduce the risk of disease transmission by fly-borne pathogens in livestock, ultimately protecting our food supply and public health. House flies play a crucial role in transferring harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microbes among cattle. They also have the potential to spread these pathogens from farms to nearby l