Seasonal flies explained: autumn fly control

Описание: Are seasonal flies just an autumn nuisance, or do they pose bigger challenges for pest professionals?

In this insightful session, Sophie Thorogood, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, takes us through the key species, myths, and hidden issues around autumn flies.

✅ What are “autumn flies” and why do we see them at this time of year?
✅ Cluster flies: the classic example — but what else should we be looking out for?
✅ The role of industry knowledge vs online misinformation
✅ Green cluster flies and other lesser-known seasonal species
✅ Practical control methods and tools from the Pelsis range.

Sophie also shares her experience digging into textbooks and industry resources to uncover the facts about these under-discussed flies. If you’re in pest management, facilities maintenance, or food production, this talk gives valuable insights for the season ahead.

💡 Key topics covered:
What are seasonal/autumn flies?
Cluster flies explained
Green cluster flies and lesser-known species
Industry knowledge vs online sources
Pelsis tools and control methods
Live Q&A highlights

Have questions or experiences with autumn flies? Drop them in the comments!

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All information is correct at the time of filming. This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 34, 24 September 2025.