Millions of these tiny green and black flies have invaded the
open areas and homes of residents living in Bedok Reservoir
Road.
The flies, or non-biting midges - known scientifically as
Chironomidae - originated from the marshy ground around Bedok
Reservoir and have been infuriating residents over the past
week.
Complained Madam Vivian Ng, 48, who lives above her hardware
shop in Block 740: 'My 12-year-old daughter saw the flies in her
soup and told me she wanted to vomit.
'They stick on all the clothes I hang out to dry... It's
horrible especially when you're eating and insects start falling
around you.'
The infestation has hit eateries especially hard, said Mr Koh
Hup Leong, 50, a grassroots leader overseeing the shops in the
area. This is because of the proliferation of the insects in the
evening hours, coinciding with when most residents are out to shop
and eat, and when lights across the estate are switched on, he
said.
