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Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
Rodent Control.
The Council employs six rodent operatives, who were under the
supervision of the Deputy Chief Sanitary Inspector who was designated
Rodent Officer, until the 18th October, 1954, when Mr. P. L. Moseley
was appointed Rodent Officer.
Treatment for the eradication of rats and mice is provided free
for private dwelling houses, but otherwise a charge is made to cover
the cost.
The maintenance treatment of the sewers was carried out during
June and December in conjunction with the Borough Engineer's
Department and in addition two treatments were given to one specified
area in the Borough.
I feel that the rat and mice infestation in the Borough is certainly
much less than it was some years ago, but without constant attention
it would rapidly grow into a serious problem again.
Number of complaints and requests for treatment
received 591
Number of additional premises found infested 488
Number of houses treated 3,667
Number pf other premises treated 644
Number of visits made to houses 18,658
Number of visits made to other premises 2,940
Numbei of treatments of sewers carried out 4
The Pet Animals Act, 1951.
The purposes of this Act which came into operation on the
1st April, 1952, are :—
(1) To secure that animals are kept in suitable accommodation
adequately supplied with food and drink and are not sold
at too early an age :
(2) Precautions are taken to prevent the spread of infectious
diseases by animals :
(3) That steps are taken to guard against fire emergencies.
Under the Act, licensing of all shops, including market stalls,
where pets are sold is necessary.