Biological Control of Diptera Calliphoridae: A Review

The Calliphoridae family (order: Diptera), also known as blowflies, has a holometabolous cycle which spans across three larval instars. During development, they appear vermiform and exhibit necrophagous habits. It has been suggested that these organisms are responsible for the development of myiasis...

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Published in:Journal of Entomological Research Society 2019-07, Vol.21 (2), p.145-155
Main Authors: Caleffe, Ronaldo Roberto Tait, de Oliveira, Stefany Rodrigues, Schoffen, Rodrigo Pawloski, de Oliveira, Verci Alves, Conte, Helio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biodiversity
Biological control
Calliphoridae
Controllers
Diptera
Entomopathogenic fungi
Insecticides
Insects
Instars
Laboratories
Microorganisms
Myiasis
Natural enemies
Parasitoids
Parasitology
Pests
Plant extracts
Predators
Sheep
Species diversity
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Summary:The Calliphoridae family (order: Diptera), also known as blowflies, has a holometabolous cycle which spans across three larval instars. During development, they appear vermiform and exhibit necrophagous habits. It has been suggested that these organisms are responsible for the development of myiasis and transmission of pathogens to humans and animals. Biological control refers to the regulation of the number of pests by their respective natural enemies. It is an event that occurs naturally in the environment or due to mass creation and subsequent release of the controller in the laboratory. The objective of this review was to study the main biological controllers of the Calliphoridae family through a bibliographical survey of the last 10 years (2007-2017). The use of biological controllers avoids damages to the environment. One form of biological control of blowflies is to use plant extracts, which provides a great diversity of sustainable species to choose from. Additionally, it poses no harm to human health. Parasitoids, predators, bacteria and entomopathogenic fungi have also been tested. Though the results are promising, further studies are necessary before implementation in the society.
ISSN:1302-0250