How annoyed are you by the fly situation this summer?
Asked in downtown Pleasanton
Silvia Negrete
Cook
Oh, it’s awful. They harass me while I’m working in the kitchen, and I have to worry every moment that flies are going to get into the food as I’m preparing it.
Samara Veerapal
Administrative assistant
It’s horrible. They’ve been getting into the house so we’ve had to keep the doors and windows closed. It’s really a nuisance and makes it difficult to practice so many of our efforts to conserve resources.
Natalie Audrey, and Reiss
Strategist
It’s terrible. I can’t stand it. It’s become impossible to get into and out of my car without having to fight the flies in order to prevent them from getting into it.
Shenice Brotherson, and Cupcake
Producer
I think the situation is absolutely disgusting. It’s so annoying to not be able to enjoy a meal with a friend because we have to swat at flies the entire time.
Jacqueline Hernandez
Server
The flies are just awful. They came out of nowhere! We have those automatic fly-swatting machines, but they really don’t work very well. I will be so happy when the “fly season” is behind us.
— Compiled by Nancy and Jeff Lewis
