flies as carriers of disease

Everybody knows that flies are disgusting. They spend their days eating animal waste, also known as poop, as well as garbage and rotting flesh, and spreading diseases as they go. Readers will find out about the many species of flies, their life cycle, habitats, and anatomy, and why they eat disgusting foods such as poop.

Discusses the history of flies, examines their family trees, anatomy, life cycles, predators, and prey, and looks at myths and facts about the insects, and how to get rid of them.

Examines the anatomy, behavior, dangers, relatives, and enemies of the common house fly.