the neighborhood of AmorĆn and Carregal, in TomiƱo, has been plagued by an unusual proliferation of flies for weeks, disrupting daily life in homes and businesses. They describe it as a recurring problem. five years, although this time the impact is particularly intense in some areas.
To request a coordinated exit, the Carregal Neighborhood Association has called for a rally this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the festival grounds under the slogan "No more flies. Yes to a solution." The call insists on demanding concrete measures without entering into a hunt for culprits, and in including all those affected.
What is happening in AmorĆn, Carregal and Forcadela
In AmorĆn, neighbors like Avelina have been more than a month dealing with the constant entry of flies despite having doors and windows closed most of the time. fly strips and an electric insect lamp that you keep at home fall short, and the use of aerosol sprays It only takes effect for a few hours.
The Quinteiro Self-Service, its owner, Julia Quinteiro, explains that flytrap rolls are selling rapidly and that the establishment requires continuous cleaning to remove insects. Among the daily difficulties, she says that breathe insecticides frequently takes its toll and is now considering installing mosquito nets and other protections to limit insect access.
The problem is not limited to a single parish. In ForcadelaBars like La Bodega Los RodrĆguez were forced to shorten their hours when the presence of flies soared, with ceilings and surfaces becoming covered in a matter of hours during the worst peaks.
From the City Council they point out that the convivial table The implementation has helped contain some outbreaks, which have appeared in a more localized manner, while some residents perceive this year as the most bothersome. In any case, the general feeling is one of exhaustion after several summers with peaks that disrupt routines.
The impact is not only hygienic. The need to maintain closed windows, resorting to insecticides and living with mosquito nets at all times undermines rest and tranquility, especially in homes with elderly people or businesses that operate in the public eye.
Origin of the problem and institutional responses
The study commissioned by the City Council to the University of Vigo, directed by Professor of Zoology Salustiano Mato, points out two main factors: milder winters with no frost that favor the survival of the common fly and the use of fresh or lightly composted manure in the manuring of farms, which provides an ideal substrate for laying and hatching.
The research team recommends acting on the management of fertilizers and organic waste, prioritizing the good agricultural practices to interrupt the reproductive cycle. Among the proposed measures are:
- Avoid the use of fresh fertilizers; opt for well-composted material.
- Bury manure as soon as possible if its use is essential.
- Control open-air stockpiles and cover them to prevent breeding.
- Check livestock farms and large producers on a regular basis.
In one of the most intense episodes, the TomiƱo Municipality linked the outbreak to fertilizer deposits located by the Local Police in crop plots, drew up a report and sent it to the Ministry of Rural Environment for inspection. Mayor Sandra GonzĆ”lez conveyed to Minister MarĆa JosĆ© GĆ³mez the need to strengthen oversight, recalling that these powers are largely groupings.
The immediate plan is to include technical visits to livestock, farms and large producers to standardize criteria and minimize the use of fresh fertilizers. The community committee emphasizes coordination between the Xunta (regional government), the City Council, and the sector, with monitoring of outbreaks and verification of practices during the campaign.
The university report also highlights the loss of native vegetation and the expansion of crops as factors that aggravate the problem: fewer natural habitats mean less presence of insectivorous birds and other predators, which unbalances the ecosystem and facilitates proliferation.
In parallel, the Carregal Neighborhood Association Calls for a mobilization this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. to demand firm and coordinated action. The group insists that the goal is to accelerate verifiable solutions and commitments, and invites those suffering from the plague to join and give voice to all affected parishes.
While daily life continues to be conditioned by flies, the testimonies of AmorĆn, Carregal and Forcadela, the technical work lines The University of Vigo and the administrations' steps point to the same front: minimizing the conditions that favor breeding and ensuring rapid surveillance and intervention so that future campaigns do not repeat the same scenario.
