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Timed aerosols are effective controls for?

a) filter flies
b) house flies
c) fruit flies

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Final answer:

Timed aerosols are effective for controlling fruit flies such as the Mediterranean fruit fly and the Mexican fruit fly and are being researched for effectiveness against the Queensland Fruit Fly.

Step-by-step explanation:

Timed aerosols are devices that release a mist of insecticide at preset intervals to control insect populations. These aerosols have been found to be an effective control against various types of flies. Specifically, they eradicate fruit flies such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) and the Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens). Research shows that timed aerosols may also be effective against the Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tyroni).

In your case, considering the options provided, timed aerosols are effective controls for fruit flies. In addition to directly controlling fly populations, other biological control tools also contribute to managing insect resistance, protecting environments, and reducing costs.

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