• shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    7 months ago

    They’re easy to swat. Two things: They always launch backwards and the react to shadows.

    Creep slow from behind. If you have to cause a shadow, move very slowly. They jump into your fist.

  • Bob@feddit.nlEnglish
    251·
    7 months ago

    Physical attacks, as opposed to what? Chemical warfare?

    • Dave@lemmy.nzEnglish
      30·
      7 months ago

      Isn’t that pretty much it? You can buy chemical warfare sprays at your local store, flies aren’t covered under the Geneva convention.

      • acetanilide@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        7 months ago

        Article I: General Principles

        1. Respect for Life: Parties to the Geneva Convention on Engagement with Flies (GCEF) shall respect the inherent value of all fly life and seek to minimize harm to flies whenever possible.

        2. Proportionality: All actions taken against flies must be proportionate to the threat posed and aimed at achieving a legitimate military objective, such as protecting public health or preventing harm to humans or animals.

        Article II: Rules of Engagement

        1. Prevention and Deterrence: Parties shall take all reasonable measures to prevent fly infestations and deter flies from entering areas where they may pose a threat to human health or safety.

        2. Non-lethal Measures: Parties shall prioritize the use of non-lethal methods for controlling flies, such as fly swatters, fly traps, and insect repellents, whenever feasible.

        3. Minimum Force: When lethal force is necessary, parties shall use the minimum force required to neutralize the threat posed by flies, taking care to avoid collateral damage to non-combatants and civilian property.

        4. Protection of Civilians: Parties shall take all necessary precautions to protect civilians from harm during fly control operations, including providing advance warning when possible and avoiding the use of chemical agents that may pose risks to human health.

        5. Treatment of Captured Flies: Parties shall treat captured flies humanely and refrain from subjecting them to unnecessary suffering or cruel treatment.

        Article III: Humanitarian Considerations

        1. Medical Treatment: Parties shall provide prompt and appropriate medical treatment to individuals who have been bitten or otherwise harmed by flies, regardless of their nationality or affiliation.

        2. Humanitarian Access: Parties shall facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies and insecticides, to populations affected by fly infestations, in accordance with international humanitarian law.

        Article IV: Compliance and Enforcement

        1. Compliance: Parties to the GCEF shall comply with its provisions in good faith and take all necessary measures to ensure that their personnel understand and adhere to these rules of engagement.

        2. Monitoring and Reporting: Parties shall establish mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the GCEF and reporting any violations or incidents of concern to the relevant authorities.

        3. Accountability: Parties responsible for violations of the GCEF shall be held accountable for their actions and, where appropriate, provide compensation to victims for any harm caused.

        Article V: Conclusion

        The Geneva Convention on Engagement with Flies reaffirms the commitment of the international community to uphold humanitarian principles and protect the rights of all living beings, including flies. By adhering to these rules of engagement, parties can mitigate the impact of fly infestations while minimizing harm to both flies and humans.

  • Tyoda@lemm.eeEnglish
    11·
    7 months ago

    Is this an AI generated response? (just asking)

    Edit: No. I mean, probably, but not by google.

  • p5yk0t1km1r4ge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    6 months ago

    Step 1: Get masters in chemistry

    Step 2: ???

    Step 3: Use your newly invented fly killing gas nuke (harmless to humans and all other non fly life on planet earth, of course) and nuke the entire planet.

                        **PROFIT**
  • jabathekek@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    52·
    7 months ago

    But can they survive temperatures above 40°C with little to no water like is what will probably happen to the majority of habitable land within the next century?

    • aziEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

      you clearly aren’t a geneticist

      • Chefdano3@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        7 months ago

        Ugh, fine! I’ll change it to “worth money” instead of “valuable.” Will you understand then?

        It’s almost like words mean things.

    • flora_explora@beehaw.orgEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

      That’s certainly not true. You cannot foresee the implications of all flies (i.e. the order Diptera) to go extinct. There are many that are pollinators and others (including mosquitoes (Culicidae)) that are important food source for a huge number of animals. Without flies the food web would change a lot and we don’t know what effect it would have on humans. But pretty sure that the ecosystem would be even less resilient and be more endangered to collapse.

      • Chefdano3@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        Yeah sure, but they can’t be easily sold for money. If dead flys could be sold for money, humans would kill them to extinction, regardless of the consequences.

        • flora_explora@beehaw.orgEnglish
          1·
          7 months ago

          It is actually the other way around, many fly species are pests to humans costing them a lot of money. Flies are also the greatest killer of humans and there have been massive efforts undertaken to get rid of e.g. mosquitoes.