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Fly infestation #476556
Asked August 07, 2018, 3:55 PM EDT
Monroe County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi,
I can't make out what kind of flies those are from the photo. You
can send some to me if you like. If they are hover flies, there is not much that can be done to rid your yard of them.
To preserve and protect fragile specimens, it’s always best to submit insects in a small leak proof vial filled with rubbing alcohol or vinegar (the postal service prefers you send them in vinegar). Place the vial in a small zip-lock baggie, then in a small box or mailing tube and mail to
Diagnostic Services
578 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing MI 48824-6469
Be sure to include a note with your contact information including your email address.
You can download one of our submittal forms here:
https://pestid.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MSU-DS-Form-012-001-version-2.0.pdf
Here is our location: https://pestid.msu.edu/location/
Regards, Howard