The humble dung beetle could save you from the flies this summer

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated December 16 2015 - 10:13am, first published November 10 2015 - 10:57pm
Flies see humans as a food source. Photo: Peter Hudson
Flies see humans as a food source. Photo: Peter Hudson
Dung beetles play a key role removing bush flies' favourite breeding ground: cow dung. Photo: CSIRO
Dung beetles play a key role removing bush flies' favourite breeding ground: cow dung. Photo: CSIRO
Fly numbers are on the rise thanks to a warm spring. Photo: iStockphoto
Fly numbers are on the rise thanks to a warm spring. Photo: iStockphoto

For those sick of doing the 'Aussie salute' while juggling a stubby and barbecue tongs, rest assured. Help is on its way - in the form of a dung beetle.

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