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Flies are NOT KNOWN TO transmit Coronavirus

By Garrett Thrasher|2020-04-09T13:56:41-07:00April 24th, 2020|0 Comments

Setting the record straight… Flies are NOT KNOWN TO transmit Coronavirus…Flies are capable of transmitting more than 100 pathogens through their legs, body hair, mouthparts, feces, and vomit. (Gross, right!) The scientific community is studying whether flies can transmit Coronavirus. Right now, flies are not known to transmit Coronavirus. But since they are known to carry a lot of other bad diseases, put screens on your windows and a lid on the garbage pail.

About the Author: Garrett Thrasher

Garrett Thrasher is Vice President and General Manager of Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of So Cal, Inc. is recognized for his expertise in bed bug control and termite control. Garrett is author of The Bed Bug Battle Plan: Field Tested Solutions for Bed Bug Extermination and Prevention (ISBN: 1500838209). He is the chairperson of Pest Control Operator's of California (PCOC) Termite Committee and past chairperson of the San Diego District of PCOC. Garrett’s solid understanding of pests in San Diego, their behavior, current outbreaks, and experience on camera has made him a leading contact for news and media outlets. He has spoken at PestWorld and PestTech, and was featured in PCT Magazine and the PCT Podcast. He takes pride in continuing to lead and help the pest control industry provide the safest and most efficient methods of pest control while preserving the environment as best as possible. In his spare time Garrett coaches his daughter’s Micro Soccer team (5-year-olds) and enjoys golfing.