Villagers battling a plague of flies will meet with their MP to voice their frustration.

People living in Great Snoring have for years suffered the impact of flies in their homes and they hope a meeting with Broadland and Fakenham MP, Jerome Mayhew, will bring them some respite. 

They will be attending a meeting tonight to discuss the problem.

Vanessa Green, one of the villagers aggrieved by the unwanted visitors, said: "We've been waiting almost two months for this meeting." 

Vanessa Green is among many in Great Snoring who feel more should be done about the infestation.Vanessa Green is among many in Great Snoring who feel more should be done about the infestation. (Image: Vanessa Green)
Ms Green said at the peak of summer, she changes approximately 13 rolls of sticky paper dotted around her house at least three times a week.

"This is ridiculous. I should be spending this money on my children and not on pest repellent.

"My own mum doesn't feel comfortable visiting us for tea anymore because of the number of flies that come into our house. It's embarrassing," she said. 

Vanessa Green has been documenting how frequently she has to replace filled sticky paper.Vanessa Green has been documenting how frequently she has to replace filled sticky paper. (Image: Vanessa Green)
David Clifton, parish councillor for Great Snoring, said he understands the upset but is concerned about the impact large-scale pest control would have on dependent ecosystems.

He said: "Everywhere you go in this part of the country, it's all gone sterile. 

"You don't see insects anymore or certain birds and it's going to have a negative impact on the wider environment."

Mr Clifton believes the flies are coming from local animal husbandry in the area but farmers are "brilliant" at managing the pests. 

David Clifton is concerned about the negative impact of pest control and says it is damaging to the environment.David Clifton is concerned about the negative impact of pest control and says it is damaging to the environment. (Image: David Clifton)
"They're doing their level best to not have them affect the nearby homes but at the end of the day, we live in the countryside so what do you expect?

"I grew up in Bircham Newton and if we had flies, we just dealt with it as best as we could," he added.

Invitations to attend the meeting were also sent to the owners of the nearby poultry business, Top Farm, environmental health officer, Carol Bye, and North Norfolk District Councillor Tom FitzPatrick.

The meeting will be held at 7pm tonight in Great Snoring's social club hall.