Certain types of trees attract flies, they actually act as pollinators. We have some Japanese tree lilacs on our block and they always have swarms of flies near the flowers. These are super common street trees, they might be what you’re experiencing.
Once the flowering stage is over the flies will go away, it’s not forever :)
If you go to the NYC tree map you will probably find exactly which types of trees are causing the fly party! https://tree-map.nycgovparks.org
I don’t know what’s up with some of these replies, but I think I know what you’re talking about specifically. I see them on a street I walk down every day. They’re small swarms of flies that look bigger than gnats, and I only see them underneath specific trees on that street. I thought it was interesting too because they’re always in the exact same spot every day. I figure it’s just their habitat.
What is it with you people? There are fucking bugs, there are rats, trash AND crime and holy shit even a helicopter now and then. Does everything this mundane need a fucking brain trust meeting post?
What is with you for stating the obvious and fighting against the issues in our neighborhood. If you want old bushwick then move to brownsville but no one wants rats, trash, and crime in where they live.
Sorry to break it to you but neighborhoods change. Upper east side used to have rats and trash but it got resolved. Same is going to happen with Bushwick. It takes our collective effort to get it done.
Rats never gonna leave nyc. And yes neighborhoods change, but dont forget the foundation of it all. Its still here so respect it. Bushwick aint gonna be this safe haven unless all the gentrifies move everybody out. So sorry to break it you
I’ve noticed the same thing, unlike what some people are saying they definitely are around specific trees - not just in Brooklyn but all over the city.
They’re most likely fungus gnats caused by excessive moisture around the roots. Best way to deal with them would be improved drainage around the trees, which unfortunately is unlikely to happen. Otherwise, insecticide at the base of the tree could help. I’ve thought about spreading a non-toxic one around the tree beds on my block.
no. Gnats are very common especially around humidity and summer time where there's trees. if you go to other parks like Central Park or Prospect or Van Cortlandt Park there's SO many during summer time. when it's cold they die off and fuck off. NYC in general has a lot of natural bug life! That's why they added the bugs/insects section to the Natural History Museum
Certain types of trees attract flies, they actually act as pollinators. We have some Japanese tree lilacs on our block and they always have swarms of flies near the flowers. These are super common street trees, they might be what you’re experiencing. Once the flowering stage is over the flies will go away, it’s not forever :) If you go to the NYC tree map you will probably find exactly which types of trees are causing the fly party! https://tree-map.nycgovparks.org
TIL there's a tree map! Wish I had this when I was taking walks after lockdown.
I don’t know what’s up with some of these replies, but I think I know what you’re talking about specifically. I see them on a street I walk down every day. They’re small swarms of flies that look bigger than gnats, and I only see them underneath specific trees on that street. I thought it was interesting too because they’re always in the exact same spot every day. I figure it’s just their habitat.
lmfao yo… cmon now but also yes
They like to hang out in the shade just like anyone else.
weirdest helicopter post ever
What is it with you people? There are fucking bugs, there are rats, trash AND crime and holy shit even a helicopter now and then. Does everything this mundane need a fucking brain trust meeting post?
i love that this subreddit is rediscovering 'outside' one element at a time.
People move here then want everything perfect and their way soooo weird
It is fuckin weird
What is with you for stating the obvious and fighting against the issues in our neighborhood. If you want old bushwick then move to brownsville but no one wants rats, trash, and crime in where they live.
It’s fucking flies not a crack epidemic
I was replying to your comment since you were triggered by flies.
Bushwick overall is a pretty nice neighborhood. You come across as very pampered.
Old bushwick? Bushwick always gonna be bushwick bro, dont get it twisted. If you dont want trash, rats or crime, just move to the suburbs
Sorry to break it to you but neighborhoods change. Upper east side used to have rats and trash but it got resolved. Same is going to happen with Bushwick. It takes our collective effort to get it done.
Rats never gonna leave nyc. And yes neighborhoods change, but dont forget the foundation of it all. Its still here so respect it. Bushwick aint gonna be this safe haven unless all the gentrifies move everybody out. So sorry to break it you
Nah he’s fine
“Our neighborhood” hope you was born and raised in bushwick saying that
I think he’s just tired of these posts. Like a swarm of flies near a park is normal lol or helicopters and trash in a densely populated area
I’ve noticed the same thing, unlike what some people are saying they definitely are around specific trees - not just in Brooklyn but all over the city. They’re most likely fungus gnats caused by excessive moisture around the roots. Best way to deal with them would be improved drainage around the trees, which unfortunately is unlikely to happen. Otherwise, insecticide at the base of the tree could help. I’ve thought about spreading a non-toxic one around the tree beds on my block.
Yeah. The park had trees and grass of course there’s gonna be more bugs. It’s called being outside the fucking house
Wait until the spiders fall out of trees and the birds poop on you. Welcome to New York
Bro flies swarm everywhere. It's what flies do. Don't over think it
Aphids I think. They were really bad last year too. Fuckin with my petunias
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You definitely must be new here
I ask and am curious if this is a trash issue or if it’s to do with certain trees or something else?
no. Gnats are very common especially around humidity and summer time where there's trees. if you go to other parks like Central Park or Prospect or Van Cortlandt Park there's SO many during summer time. when it's cold they die off and fuck off. NYC in general has a lot of natural bug life! That's why they added the bugs/insects section to the Natural History Museum
Thank you! That makes a lot of sense
File it under a “going outside issue because I’m a nervous loser” in your Goggle docs or Exsell.
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I think it’s the trees
Stop feeding this stupid bullshit.
People move to places that have garbage and flies but complain about garbage and flies. 😁
Yeah it’s from all the dog shit people don’t pick up
Bugs in NYC? You don't say. I got a dozen bites yesterday. So I put on some anti itch cream and got on with my life.
Yes. Open your mouth real wide as you walk through!
Beezlebub was seen in the MH bathroom last weekend.
I believe it’s the trees
Oh yeah, I always notice swarms of flies around trees. Think they’re sick?