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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bromley 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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All Local Authorities submit a statistical report to the Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food each year so that an assessment
can be made of the general situation respecting infestations of rats
and mice in England and Wales. This year the form of report
required has been very much simplified. The figures relating to
surface infestations are shown below.
PROPERTIES OTHER THAN SEWERS
| Properties other than sewers | Type of Property | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Agricultural | Agricultural | |
| 1. Number of properties in district | 112,934 | 371 |
| 2. (a) Total number of properties (including nearby premises) inspected following notification | 7,789 | — |
| (b) Number infested by (i) Rats | 2,986 | — |
| (ii) Mice | 111 | — |
| 3. (a) Total number of properties inspected for rats and/or mice for reasons other than notification | 75 | 50 |
| (b) Number infested by (i) Rats | 12 | 15 |
| (ii) Mice | — | — |
PIGEON DESTRUCTION
As indicated in my report under this heading last year
approval was given to the employment of a pigeon catcher and
the service came into operation on the 1st April, 1966.
It is often impracticable and rarely an easy matter to exterminate
congregations of pigeons due to their habit of roosting in
inaccessible places. Nevertheless, all complaints are investigated
promptly. Trappings and shooting are the methods usually
employed.
During the year 108 complaints were received and 4,756
pigeons were destroyed.