Project

Biology and control of seasonal invasions of flies in buildings.

Code
01CD8223
Duration
01 September 2023 → 31 January 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Biological control
Keywords
Insect pest Insect Behaviour Pest Management Entomology Drinking water quality
 
Project description
Drinking water companies noticed that certain water towers encounter fly invasions during seasonal changes. This research explores possible predictive factors for the occurrence of fly agglomerations in these buildings and describes prevention and control methods to tackle this problem without leading to a negative impact on drinking water quality.