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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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52
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
(a) General.
The following is a summary of the work carried out during the year.
Notices Served: 19 Intimations 1 Statutory
| Type of Property | Local Authori ty Premi ses | Dwelling Houses | Business Premises | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I., Complaints received (including repeats) | 20 | 1120 | 129 | 1269 |
| 2. Number of properties inspected as a result of | ||||
| (a) Notification (initial complaint only) | (a) 19 | 969 | 122 | 1110 |
| (b) Block survey | (b) 219 | 520 | 52 | 791 |
| 3. Number of properties found to be infested by rats (including nil snip rats) | 23 | 666 | 37 | 726 |
| 4. Number of properties found to be infested by mice | 9 | 347 | 45 | 401 |
| 5. Re-visits by Investigators | *1110 | 3934 | 87 | 5131 |
| 6. Non-effective visits by investigators | Nil | 521 | 6 | 527 |
| 7. Number of infested properties treated (new jobs commenced) | *540 | 1022 | 78 | 1640 |
| 8. Continuation or post-bait treatment | *606 | 3586 | 307 | 4499 |
| 9. Visits by Operators | *3175 | 12365 | 577 | 16117 |
| 10. Still being baited at end of year | Nil | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 11. Completed during the year. | *1069 | 1158 | 85 | 3312 |
| 12. Number of Business Agreements dealt with 69. 13. Members of the Rodent Staff assisted in the application of smoke machine in respect of 150 drainage tests carried out by Public Health Inspectors. | ||||
*Includes Sewer Maintenance Treatment Nos. 27 and 28 (1511 manholes).
NOTE: For the purpose of completing Sections 2, 3, 4 & 7, each property is entered
once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments.