No flies on Glenrothes residents

Fife Council has pledged it is doing "everything possible" to stop the flies which hit the Fife town last summer from returning.

The local authority took the action after complaints about the insects started flooding in again this year.

Officials said the problem reached "intolerable levels" last year."

Consultant entomologist and fly expert Dr Andrew Whittington has also been drafted in to help fight the problem.

Linda Turner, Fife Council public protection team leader, confirmed they had already received a number of complaints from local residents who were being bothered by flies in their homes.

She said: "People are obviously understandably concerned the level of the insects will again reach the intolerable levels of last year.

Sheds demolished

"It is Fife Council's intention to determine what may be done to help resolve this issue and to ensure whatever those actions are they are implemented without delay.

"Prior to the recurrence of the problem environmental services had been in contact with businesses to ensure that all was being done to control fly numbers. "

She added: "Local residents will already be aware that a number of poultry sheds which were located closest to their homes have been demolished and poultry numbers have been reduced by almost 50%.

"New fly control procedures have also been implemented on site. At other locations the use of fly traps has proven to be effective and will be continued."

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