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Nearly all the cases of body lice were casual residents from a
common lodging house,some of whom were sent on suspicion only as being
infested
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
Rodent Control:
The work of rodent control within the Borough continues to give
pleasing results and shows a considerable reduction in the rat population.
During the year under review Rattus Norvegicus (Common Rat) and
mice have been the cause of the trouble, and there is not one recorded
instance of the presence of Rattus Rattus (Ship Rat). Most infestations
have been small but two reasonably large pockets of rats were found,and
with the use of anti-coagulants these have been successfully cleared
up.
Rats in the sewers of Finsbury have required continuous attention
and treatments have been carried out quarterly by placing baits containing
sodium fluoroacetate in all available manholes and access points.
The staff for this work comprises a Rodent Officer, an Assistant
Rodent Officer, foreman and six operators. All are fully employed,
especially in view of the number of contracts held in connection with
such work at business premises.
Both residents and occupiers of business premises within this
Borough have been most co-operative in the matter of rodent control and
it is gratifying to note that it has not been necessary to issue one
statutory notice or take legal action of any kind against anyone under
the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949.
Number of complaints received Business premises. 61
Domestic Premises. 90
Additional Infestations found Business Premises 1159
Domestic Premises 199
Number of premises treated Business Premises 1220
Domestic Premises 289
Number of visits made Business Premises 13382
Domestic premises 6063
Charges made to Business premises £4. 488. 17s. 0d.
52.