An infestation of fleas has created an itchy situation at the Iredell County Hall of Justice facility in Mooresville.

Defense attorney Bill Baity said District Court has been dismissed early or postponed because of the fleas on three occasions recently.

Iredell County Clerk of Court Jim Mixson said an exterminator sprayed the courthouse after the infestation was discovered but was called back again Thursday afternoon because of continuing problems.

Baity said he noticed the problems right after walking into court Thursday. “I was there less than five minutes and found out what was going on,” he said. “I approached the bench and discussed it with the judge.”

He said court was dismissed at that point.

Ron Smith, Iredell County manager, released an email from Tanya Landis in Facility Services indicating that Terminix has been to the courthouse five times in the past three weeks. Terminix, the email said, is under contract with the county, so calling them in is protocol.