Beyond the dramatic drop in temperatures and heavy winds experienced over the past few days, you may have noticed a huge increase in flies. While we are not normally accustomed to such an amount of flies during the end of November, pest entomological consultant and director of The Exterminator pest control services Arnold Sciberras has revealed the reason why.

Sciberras has stated that climate change may the reason for the fly invasion, as the pests are likely pursuing warmth inn the midst of such cold weather during the year. “Whilst it is quite normal that this time of year common house flies and other species seek shelter the more steep fluctuations of extreme weather regarding associated with climate change is not helping the situation,” the pest control professional told Malta Daily.

Flies typically seek shelter when temperatures drop, taking to windows, car bonnets and indoor areas to bypass the cold environment outside. Sciberras went on to state that due to the increase in dry spells and later heavy rains, Malta’s climate may be turning sub-tropical.

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