Effect of chilling on pupal developmental arrest and subsequent impact on quality control parameters of adult blowfly, (Diptera: Calliphoridae).

The chilling process will surely be a very cost-effective measure for repeated mass rearing and be an effective source for the requirements of a huge number of pupae collected and supplied for the sterile insect technique (SIT) program. In Bangladesh, blowfly () is a main cause of damage of marine fish during sun drying in coastal areas. The chilling for a certain duration at a certain temperature may store pupae for a specific time by reducing their metabolism.