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The larvae of this pest, which are omnivorous, are found in many
types of food premises attacking a wide variety of foodstuffs such as
dried pears and apricots, sultanas, figs, almonds and chocolate
powder. They are voracious feeders boring through food and its
covering of sacks or cardboard containers and occasionally through
floorboards in order to pupate on the outside and in dark corners.
Treatment consists of the complete destruction of the infested
food and containers and the use of an effective insecticide. The
maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness is essential.
Public Baths and Washhouses.—Greenwich is in the happy
position of having a modern establishment for its Public Baths and
Washhouses, situated in Trafalgar Road, and covering an area of
1£ acres. Originally there were 3 large swimming baths, 74 ladies
and gents' slipper baths, medicated vapour and foam baths,
washhouses and laundry, etc.
During the war the Ladies 2nd Class Swimming Bath was
demolished by enemy action and the Council decided that when
Ministry permission had been obtained for reinstatement, Turkish
and Vapour Baths would replace the original swimming bath.
With the Minister's approval, work commenced during the
current year to provide the proposed Turkish and Vapour Bath
accommodation which is to consist of:—
(a) Cooling Room with 23 cubicles for resting, with Attendant's
Office and additional locker accommodation for bathers
not requiring a cubicle.
(b) Shower Room, with plunge pool and adjacent lavatory
accommodation, giving access to Turkish Bath, Vapour
Bath, Shampooing Room and Special Baths.
(c) Turkish bath suite comprising Tepidarium, Caledarium
and Laconicum.
(d) Vapour Bath.
(e) Shampooing Room.
(f) Special Baths.
It is expected that the alterations will be completed by the end
of 1958.
In connection with the swimming baths there has been provided
a most up-to-date filtration, aeration and chlorination plant