Also, people with respiratory problems should avoid exposure to airborne pesticides. Carcasses of animals killed in the storm or in subsequent flooding will attract blow flies in particular. Listen for instructions from county or state health officials about what methods are appropriate for your area. Dumpsters should not be used for carcass disposal unless you are directed to do so as this will only aggravate fly problems if the dumpsters cannot be emptied regularly. Their appearance may be a sign that you need to check your septic system and crawl space for possible damage to waste pipes or septic lines.
Additional problems can arise in and around livestock and horse farms.
The problems can impact on both the farmer and surrounding neighbors as well.