Flies are attracted to the decaying organic matter that is found in landfills and dumps. They lay their eggs in the garbage, and the maggots that hatch from the eggs feed on the waste. Flies can transmit diseases, such as typhoid fever and dysentery.
Rats
Rats are also attracted to the food and shelter that can be found in landfills and dumps. They can contaminate food and water supplies, and they can also spread diseases, such as plague and typhus.
Mice
Mice are similar to rats in that they are attracted to the food and shelter that can be found in landfills and dumps. They can also contaminate food and water supplies, and they can also spread diseases, such as hantavirus.
Birds
Birds, such as gulls and crows, are also attracted to the food that can be found in landfills and dumps. They can scavenge on the garbage, and they can also spread diseases, such as salmonella.
Other pests
Other pests that can be found in landfills and dumps include cockroaches, ants, and spiders. These pests can be a nuisance, and they can also spread diseases.