Overview
- Locals report swarms of stable flies persisting into winter, with painful bites and homes kept shut to keep insects out.
- Residents link the infestation to a nearby calf‑rearing operation that opened several years ago and has expanded over time.
- People describe losing use of gardens and outdoor spaces for much of the year, with visitors staying away due to the flies.
- Pets have been bitten, including a 16‑year‑old dog that needed treatment and may require part of an ear to be amputated.
- The council says the case remains open as environmental health teams work to trace a source, while the insects’ manure‑based breeding raises infection risks.