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Swarm of Flies Plagues West Heath Residents
30 Jul
Summary
- Residents face worsening swarms of flies every summer.
- An industrial fly killer is used nightly in one home.
- A nearby recycling plant is suspected as the cause.
Residents in West Heath are facing a severe and worsening summer fly infestation, causing significant disruption to daily life. Homes are reportedly inundated with flies, with families resorting to measures like industrial fly killers and mosquito netting for children's cots. Some individuals have even relocated due to the persistent problem.
The ongoing issue has led to a petition demanding local authorities address the situation seriously. While fly experts note that such infestations can signal environmental issues like waste mismanagement, residents are pointing fingers at a nearby recycling plant operated by Tandom.
Tandom has stated that they have implemented additional precautionary measures and are cooperating with environmental agencies and pest control specialists. However, they maintain there is currently no evidence that flies are breeding on their site. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle faced by the community each summer.
