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Psychodidae Moth Fly
Chrysopilus Snipe Fly
Atomosia Robber Fly
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Surviving the fly-pocalypse What can you do if the flies become too much to bear? Don’t pack up and leave town just yet. It’s the basics that make the biggest difference. “Flies can fit through the tiniest gaps,” said Gouge, recommending closed doors and windows in the summer. She also recommends reducing standing water, clearing pet waste and sealing trash tightly.
they’re working on both the flies you see and the ones you don’t.” In fact, the city has become a hotspot for studying how human development interacts with insect behavior. With its rapid suburban growth, lush green lawns and dairy-adjacent neighborhoods, Maricopa has become a textbook case of how well, and quickly, nature adapts.
Community-wide efforts, like coordinated cleanups and irrigation management, can help, too. “It takes a village, or at least a cul-de-sac, to get insects to move on,” Gouge said. For those still battling the bugs, Ace’s Cross offered one final piece of advice: “Find what works for your yard. Traps, lights, foggers; every house is different. But don’t give up. The flies may be winning now, but we’ve got the tools.”
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