Invasive flies have never been worse in Pennsylvania's mushroom …
Jan 6, 2025 · The phorid fly is harmless to humans—physically, that is. The mental toll the invasion has wrought on Nerney is palpable.
Kennett Square Borough on ‘assault’ to address recent phorid fly ...
Dec 18, 2024 · During the warm weather months of early fall, borough residents began to flood the Kennett Borough offices with complaints that the phorid fly – the invasive insect known to breed at the many mushroom growing and composting facilities throughout southern Chester County – had begun to proliferate in homes throughout the borough and beyond.
Kennett Square mayor asks governor to visit to address …
Jan 8, 2025 · KENNETT SQUARE — Southern Chester County is abuzz with hopeful solutions to tackle the rising impact of the phorid fly, an invasive pest responsible for destroying as much as 40% of the...
Invasive phorid fly population explodes in Chester County, filling ...
Jan 3, 2025 · Invasive flies have never been worse in Chester County’s mushroom capital, homeowners say. But eliminating them is a challenge. Residents near Kennett Square, Avondale, and Toughkenamon blame nearby mushroom farms for the infestation.
Invasive flies have never been worse in Pennsylvania’s mushroom …
Jan 3, 2025 · Brendan Nerney shows hundreds of phorid flies on a trap at his home in Avondale, Pa. Phorid flies, associated with mushroom production, are plaguing residents in Chester County who report them invading their homes in large numbers. The Philadelphia Inquirer via TNS.
Flies force Atlanta VA to temporarily shut down operating room
Aug 16, 2024 · ATLANTA — The Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating rooms due to the presence of phorid and moth flies. According to Atlanta VA Director Kai Mentzer, the...
Why the phorid fly population exploded in Chester County in 2024
Jan 3, 2025 · The phorid fly population exploded in Chester County in 2024, filling houses with swarms of insects — and leaving homeowners with little recourse. Plus, meet Congress' local newcomers.
How Do You Get Rid Of Phorid Flies? - Forbes
Apr 18, 2023 · Keeping phorid flies out of your home is the best defense against infestations. But if they sneak inside, finding them and removing the thing that’s allowing them to breed is vital.
5 steps to figuring out ‘phantom phorids’ — and what to do next
Nov 5, 2019 · Phorids are small, humpbacked flies that lurk in the nightmares of even the best pest control technicians, and can cause health inspector shut-downs, third-party audit failures and endless callbacks at clean facilities.
How to Get Rid of Phorid Flies in 7 Steps—Even If You’ve ... - Bob Vila
Jul 2, 2024 · Some of the most effective ways to get rid of phorid flies are identifying their source, cleaning up food scraps and crumbs, cleaning drains regularly, repairing leaks and sources of excess...