Prevent from Nairobi flies

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What are Nairobi flies?

Nairobi flies are also known as Kenyan flies.

Does Nairobi fly have wings

Small, beetle-like insects, and have very long bodies. They are orange and black in colour and are mostly found in areas with high rainfall. They are attracted by light and moist areas. These insects have black elytra all over their wings; hardened forewings which cover and protect the membranous hindwings

What precautions are needed to prevent burns from Nairobi flies?

These flies usually destroy crops and eat pests. According to the Health Department, these flies do not bite or sting. However, if disturbed while sitting on anyone’s skin, they release a potent acidic substance that causes burns.

The flies should be gently blown off and not disturbed or touched. The area where these flies sit should be washed with soap and water.

If they are squelched and end up leaving toxic fluids on the skin, care should be taken that unwashed hands do not touch any other part of the body, particularly the eyes.

What brings Nairobi flies?

Like most insects, the beetles are attracted by bright light and moist areas

Have Nairobi flies caused some outbreaks in the past?

Major outbreaks due to Nairobi flies in Kenya and other parts of eastern Africa Outside Africa, outbreaks have happened in India, Japan, Israel, and Paraguay Jhapa nepal sikkim .in the past.