West Ryde Library and its after-hours chutes are closed until further notice for essential safety repairs following a water leak from a nearby property. Our other libraries are still open.
Flies can cause annoyance and transmit diseases such as shigella, salmonella and dysentery to humans. Flies breed in decaying organic matter such as animal manure, compost and garbage where they pick up bacteria and viruses, which can be transferred on the fly’s body to food and utensils. Flies also transfer disease organisms in their vomit and faeces when they feed. Control of flies: