The Flies Are On Us

Scientists have calculated that, because of global warming, Britain’s fly population could more than treble this century.

Scientists have calculated that, because of global warming, Britain’s fly population could more than treble this century.

A rise in temperatures means a shorter interval between the laying of a fly’s egg and its hatching, and a longer period during which conditions are suitable for breeding.

The study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, also warns we could see a corresponding rise in insect-borne infections, such as diarrhoea.