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and supervision is given to ensure that the treatment is
effective. In no case has it been necessary to take statutory
action in accordance with the Prevention of Damage by
Pests Act, 1949.
Disinfestation
Nineteen premises were found to be infested with bed
bugs and were disinfested:
Council houses infested 7
Other houses infested 12
The method of disinfestation normally employed is
spraying with contact insecticides incorporating D.D.T.
and this work was carried out by the department.
The furniture, etc., of prospective Council house
tenants is inspected before removal to the Council's
houses and if necessary is treated for the eradication
of bugs.