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Although a recent block treatment of the whole borough has not
been possible whenever an infestation is discovered it is dealt with
on as wide a basis as is reasonably practicable and all surrounding
properties are inspected and treated and every effort expended in
tracing the breeding ground or source.
The establishment of colonies in association with bombed sites
has created constant trouble since the war and on one in particular in
Goswell Road in 1955. In dealing with these problems as well as with
those in domestic and business premises attention is directed towards
eliminating the availability of food wastes and rubbish likely to
attract rats.
A particularly bad infestation in a portion of a dust chute of a
block of flats was discovered during 1955 and was effectively dealt
with. It had served as a reservoir of rats leading to continuing
infestation in the flats for some years in spite of determined efforts
to control it.
Number of complaints received Business premises 181
Domestic premises 481
Number of additional infestations found Business premises 181
Domestic premises 261
Number of houses treated 742
Number of other premises treated 362
Number of visits made to houses 14,742
Number of visits made to other premises 8,961
The Pet Animals Act, 1951
The Pet Animals Act, 1951 came into operation on the 1st April
1952. The purposes of the Act 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.