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A housefly is a dirty insect -- carrying more than 1 million bacteria on its body. It can spread intestinal infections by contaminating food. To control flies, keep food and garbage in closed containers and use window screens on your home.
Just imagine, they have walked in feces or on dead animals to lay their eggs and then walked on you, the counter and your food.
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