North Lanarkshire school 'deep cleaned' after fly infestation

A North Lanarkshire school has been deep cleaned and given extra bins after a bug infestation.

Parents at Greenfaulds High took to social media last night to complain their kids had been put off lunch because of swarms of flies in toilets and in the canteen.

The local authority says the problem was caused by the incorrect disposal of food waste.

A spokesperson for North Lanarkshire Council said: “We have recently experienced a problem with fruit flies within the school which although unsightly, are not harmful.

"Although every effort was made to resolve the issue during the October holidays, the problem has re-surfaced. Our own environmental health officers have been on site to provide specialist advice.

“It appears that the inappropriate disposal of food waste has contributed to the problem and we are issuing clear guidance to pupils and staff about the appropriate disposal of food waste and notices have also been posted in washrooms.

"As well as a deep clean taking place by specialist cleaners, sanitary disposal units have been replaced this morning by the contractor and we have made arrangements to increase the frequency of the exchange of fresh sanitary bins. Additional waste bins have been put in place in the dining area in the school.”

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