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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

Fulham 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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Table: RODENT CONTROL PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operatives during the year:-

RODENT CONTROL PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949

The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operatives during the year:-

Type of PropertyTotal
Local AuthorityDwelling HousesBusiness & Industrial Premises
1. No. of complaints received-61588703
2. No. of properties inspected-786185971
3. No. of properties found to be infested by rats:
Major----
Minor-37326399
4, No. of properties found to be infested by mice-24256298
5. No. of properties treated
(a) rats-37326399
(b) mice-24256298
6. No. of notices served under Section 4
(a) Treatment----
(b) Structural works, i.e. Proofing--11
No. of notices served under Public Health (London) Act, 1936----
7. No. of visits made by Rodent Operatives-6,1496596,808

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The number of complaints received was 112 less than last year. A high
percentage of rat infestations were found, upon investigation, to be due to
either defects in house drainage or defective outlet drains between interceptor
and sewers.