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Swarms of insects have taken over an area of Tuscany, Italy, as authorities take steps to combat the infestation ahead of the tourist season.
The Associated Press (AP) reports that midges have infested the coastal enclave of Orbetello.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, midges are harmless small flies that resemble mosquitoes and often “dance” through the air in large groups.
Local fishermen told The Associated Press that the schools appeared about three weeks ago, adding that they believed it was due to a “die-off” of fish.
A state of emergency has been declared in Orbetello, Italy, due to a black fly infestation and a permanent commission has been set up in anticipation of the tourist season. (Orbetello Fishermen's Cooperative via AP, HO)
Last year, the death of fry, that is, young fish, occurred due to a lack of oxygen in the aquatic ecosystem, which attracted midge larvae.
According to Visit Tuscany, Orbetello is a narrow strip of land that extends to the middle of the lagoon, bordering the sea and has an almond shape.
Gnats are harmless small flies similar to mosquitoes. (iStock)
The city has created a permanent commission and taken emergency measures, AP reports.
Mayor Andrea Casamenti said in a statement that authorities were seeking to “protect citizens and economic activity in the area.”
Orbetello in Tuscany, Italy, has been infested with midges and fishermen believe it is due to dead fish in the area. (iStock)
Pier Luigi Piro, president of the Orbetello fishermen's cooperative, told The Associated Press he hoped the problem would be resolved quickly.
“Everything we do, we do with the hope of a calm tourist season, otherwise, in addition to the damage, many activities could be at risk of closing,” Piro said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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