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From the experience gained during the progress of the scheme,
it is felt that the lines adopted have been correct ones. The number
of enquiries received from interested authorities and the fact that
some authorities adopted our methods suggest that the same lines
should be adopted during 1948. It is more than likely, however,
that, in order to gain the best possible control, activities should
commence in April and not in June, as was the case during this
season.
Owing to the fact that the work of the operatives is most
required during very hot weather and that the road mileage in the
Borough is 75, it is thought that a good deal of improvement could
be affected if the question of transport alone were considered.
In addition, the Works Committee employees have had good
grounding in methods and we are satisfied that, if the materials were
supplied, the scheme could be carried on under the supervision of the
Works' Foremen.
The problems which will face us next year then will be the
control of Fly breeding in connection with refuse heaps, dustshutes
in blocks of flats, bombed sites, the many small stables
scattered throughout the Borough, cafes and food shops and swill
bins ; greater attention to allotments, and, as far as the Mosquito
nuisance is concerned, more time being devoted to the static water
tanks, ponds and ditches.
Provided that the question of transport could be ameliorated,
there is no reason why the four men at present retained for general
duties should not be able to carry out duties required from April
to the end of the Summer 1948.
If the Works Committee agree to the purchase and distribution
of materials for the installations under their control, I feel we could
carry out the remainder of the field work for the additional period
mentioned for roughly the same estimated cost.
The following recommendations are, therefore, submitted to the
Committee for their consideration :—
(1) That the Borough Anti Fly Campaign should be
instituted in April 1948 so that the measures would be in full
operation in May when Fly and Mosquito breeding usually
commences.
(2) That the Works Committee be advised to provide
materials and operate the same measures from April 1948 as
they did this year from June. It is estimated that 2½/3 tons
of Gammexane (£200) and D.D.T. (£18) would be required.
(3) That neighbouring Boroughs be again invited to