Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs.

Authors: ROCHON, KATERYN - University Of Manitoba; Hogsette, Jerome - Jerry; KAUFMAN, PHILLIP - Texas A&M University; Olafson, Pia; SWIGER, SONJA - Texas A&M Agrilife; Taylor, David

Submitted to: Journal of Integrated Pest Management
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/13/2021
Publication Date: 10/27/2021
Citation: Rochon, K., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kaufman, P.E., Olafson, P.U., Swiger, S.L., Taylor, D.B. 2021. Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans [Diptera: Muscidae]) – biology, management, and research needs. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1). Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab029.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab029

Interpretive Summary: The stable fly is a pest of animals globally. This biting fly causes significant economic damage to producers by reducing production of livestock. In addition, they have been associated with the mechanical transmission of several pathogens causing disease in animals. Management of this species is difficult because of their preference for developing in ephemeral decomposing habitats and their ability to adapt to and exploit cultural practices in many agricultural and urban environments. An integrated pest management approach is required for the effective management of stable flies including integration of cultural, mechanical and physical, biological, and chemical control options. The challenges associated with stable flies in different animal commodities are discussed as well as current and novel technologies for control. Research needs to improve stable fly control are presented.

Technical Abstract: The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) is a pest of animals globally. This biting fly causes significant economic damage to producers by reducing production of livestock. In addition, they have been associated with the mechanical transmission of several pathogens causing disease in animals. Management of this species is difficult because of their preference for developing in ephemeral decomposing habitats and ability to adapt to and exploit cultural practices in many agricultural and urban environments. An IPM approach is required for the effective management of stable flies including integration of cultural, mechanical and physical, biological, and chemical control options. The challenges associated with stable flies in different animal commodities are discussed as well as current and novel technologies for control. Research needs to improve stable fly control are presented.