Pest guide
Northern blowfly
Protophormia terraenovae
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Find the source, clean and control flies as needed.
- Potential harm
May carry pathogens onto food, the source needs investigation
- What to expect
Possible response: Find the source, clean and control flies as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Northern blowfly (Protophormia terraenovae). Typical location: Carcasses and decaying protein. Potential harm: May carry pathogens onto food, the source needs investigation. Possible response: Find the source, clean and control flies as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Protophormia terraenovae
- English name
- Northern blowfly
- Preferred conditions
- Carcasses and decaying protein
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Find the source, clean and control flies as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.