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Disinfection and Disinfestation

In addition, on 558 occasions rubbish which had been dumped on
open sites, etc., was sprayed with insecticide prior to removal.
The furniture and bedding of 259 families removing to Borough
Council flats were disinfested.
Personal Cleansing Station
During the year, 14 adults and 1 child had baths for verminous
conditions at the Personal Cleansing Station, simultaneous
disinfection of clothing being carried out.
In addition, 6 adults and 4 children received treatment for
Scabies at the Station. Public Health Inspectors visit and advise
in all cases of Scabies and in those cases where verminous
conditions persistently recur.
During the year the mobile bathing equipment for the cleansing,
by consent, of aged persons in their own homes where the persons
concerned are so enfeebled as not to be able to attend at the
Personal Cleansing Station was used on thirty three occasions.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During the year, 140 complaints of infestation by rats or mice
were received and in most cases smoke tests of the drainage of the
premises affected were carried out by the rodent operatives under
the supervision of the Public Health Inspectors. Four notices
under section 4(1) of the Act were served.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the Rodent
Operatives at 232 domestic premises and at 184 business premises,
with satisfactory results.