Swarms of midges—a species of sandfly which breed in swampy places—have been infesting the town area of Napier during the last few weeks. They became so numerous last week that the borough authorities saw fit to wash down the footpaths and gutters with disinfectant. Contrary to the opinions of many people, these flies are not dangerous from the health point of view, but nevertheless they are not particularly welcome visitors. They are believed to have come from swampy areas near Port Ahuriri.
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Southland Times, Issue 22474, 9 November 1934, Page 8
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