CONTENTS

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Preface by E. Halford Ross, Esq., m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p., &c.
I.A Product of Human Insanitation[1]
II.Identification of the Common House-Fly[7]
III.Some other Flies and their Diverse Habits[16]
IV.Myiasis and the Œstridæ[26]
V.General Life History[33]
VI.Structure of the House-Fly[43]
VII.Distribution and Concentration of Flies[49]
VIII.Natural Enemies of Flies[53]
IX.Disseminators of Disease[58]
X.Remedial Measures; Cremation of Refuse[64]
XI.Control Within the House[71]
XII.Service and Utility of Flies[78]
XIII.A Campaign of Effective Warfare, Conclusion[84]

APPENDIX

Description of the Wingate Fly Chart[89]
Table of Wing Cells and Veins[93]
Glossary Index of Terms used[94]
Alphabetical List of Sixty Families[95]
Numbered List of Families with Descriptive Notes and References[108]
Analytical Table of Families[113]