Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr Lessard loves flies. Flies have a bad reputation, but as Bryan explains, they undertake some of the most important roles in the garden ecosystem.

Find out how Dr Bryan, 'The Fly Guy' came to love the creatures most of us love to hate.

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This is a segment from Season 28 Episode 14 of Gardening Australia.

0:00 Introduction — Meet Dr Bryan Lessard & The Fly Guy
1:00 Why Flies Get a Bad Rap
2:30 The Important Roles Flies Play in the Garden Ecosystem
4:00 How Dr Lessard Fell in Love with Flies
5:30 Flies in Pollination & Decomposition
7:00 Surprising Benefits Flies Provide Globally
8:30 Misconceptions vs. Realities about Flies
10:00 How You Can Help Support Healthy Fly Populations
11:30 Final Thoughts & Why We Should Appreciate Flies More
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