Residents of the rural parish Ten Aard in Geel have recently faced a significant fly nuisance, impacting daily life in the community. The unexpected surge of flies prompted Mayor Marlon Pareijn (CD&V), who lives in Ten Aard, to alert city services and investigate the issue promptly.
- Residents complain about excessive flies in Ten Aard
- Mayor alerts city services for investigation
- Source identified at local agricultural business
- Flemish environmental inspection confirms and cleans site
- City urges residents to secure waste containers
- Expect gradual decrease in fly nuisance soon
Following the mayor’s intervention, the source of the fly infestation was identified at a local agricultural business. On 2025-06-25 18:31:00, the Flemish environmental inspection visited the site, confirmed the cause, and ensured that thorough cleaning and preventive measures were implemented to stop further outbreaks.
Despite these efforts, flies remain a problem for residents. What can locals do to help reduce the spread? And how long will this nuisance last? The city encourages community cooperation to tackle the problem effectively.
Why is community involvement crucial in controlling this fly problem? While official measures address the source, ongoing prevention depends on residents’ actions. Consider these key points:
- Keep GFT and waste containers tightly sealed
- Avoid leaving moist animal feed or food scraps outside
- Store human and pet food in closed containers
- Clean up animal droppings promptly
Looking ahead, sustained cooperation between the city and residents will be vital to fully resolve the fly nuisance. By following recommended measures, the community can expect a gradual return to normalcy and prevent future outbreaks.
