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Cheese Skipper information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The cheese or ham skipper is Piophila casei; the adult is a shining black fly about 3/16 inch long. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The cheese or ham skipper is Piophila casei; the adult is a shining black fly about 3/16 inch long.
- Its larvae are maggots that can bring the ends of their bodies together and hop or jump.
- USDA material states that the species primarily infests cured pork products, especially hams, and also many cheeses; it can develop in dried beef, salt pork and cured fish.
- Because the larvae are associated with stored cured meats and cheese, a suspected occurrence in these foods is a factual reason to seek reliable identification advice.
Typical setting
Stored cured meats, especially ham, and cheeses; also dried beef, salt pork and cured fish.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Cheese Skipper FAQs
Useful questions
What is Cheese Skipper?
The cheese or ham skipper is Piophila casei; the adult is a shining black fly about 3/16 inch long.
Where might Cheese Skipper be found?
Stored cured meats, especially ham, and cheeses; also dried beef, salt pork and cured fish.
What should I do if I think I have Cheese Skipper?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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