Hull Crown Court hit by flea infestation, say officials

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Hull Crown Court hit by flea infestation, say officials
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Hull Crown Court is to be fumigated after parts of the building were closed on Monday.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed affected areas were closed on Monday, with pest controllers due to visit on Tuesday.One Hull pest controller said the infestation would be "hard to get under control" as the building was so busy.

A spokesperson for HM Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service said: "We are working urgently to resolve the issue - the site remains open but affected areas have been closed off.Chris Welham, from Hull-based Elite Pest Control, said it would be "difficult to control given the number of people going in and out of courtrooms".Adult fleas feed solely on blood, say experts

Mr Welham said fumigation involved "essentially filling every room and corridor with smoke or fog that is mixed with poison".S.

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