Fly Infestations Spark Art, Health Concerns Worldwide

Flies have become a notable issue in various contexts, from public health to art. In Denver, artist John Knuth uses tens of thousands of flies to create paintings, which led to a police visit following reports of flies escaping his gallery. Meanwhile, Karachi faces a major fly infestation that has turned into a public health emergency, worsened by poor sanitation and monsoon rains. Authorities and experts stress the importance of vector control and community education to manage the health risk. Household solutions such as lemons with cloves and ziplock bags of water with coins are recommended as natural, chemical-free deterrents. These developments highlight the multifaceted challenges posed by persistent fly populations globally.