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Ail the sewers in the district have been systematically examined
and the Ministry's scheme for the extermination of rats in sewers
has been closely followed. Experience gained during these investigations
has proved extremely useful to the Department, and it has
been possible to trace any colony or heavy infestation; such
infestations as were discovered were confined to small areas far
apart from one another. During the initial investigations 2,145
manholes were examined and 2,060 pre-baits and poison-bait;; were
laid. The necessary follow-up treatment continues so that the rat
population of the sewers may be kept under control.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS
Number of Council Houses found to be infested 31
Number of Council houses disinfested 31
Number of other houses found to be infested 65
Number of other houses disinfested 65
Householders are urged to seek the assistance of the Health
Department immediately they suspect the presence of bugs or
similar pests.
SANITARY INSPECTOR S REPORT
The following report, in condensed form, gives details of
the work of the Sanitary Inspectors during the year 1948.
The total number of inspections made during the year for all
purposes was 23,420.