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During the period in which household refuse was not being collected
regularly a large number of complaints were received in respect of flies and
maggots, particularly from blocks of flats provided with chutes or bulk containers.
The disinfecting staff worked many extra hours in order to deal with these
complaints.
From 26th August to 13th September, 205 chutes and 100 bulk containers
together with 47 private houses were treated with insecticide
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT 1949
Rat and mice destruction in dwelling houses and business premises is
carried out under the direction of the Rodent Officer.
In the case of dwelling houses treatment is undertaken by the Local
Authority free of charge, but in the case of business premises a charge is made.
During the year 2,556 complaints of rat and mice infestation were received
as a result 3,562 visits and 6,234 re-visits were made. It was found that 11 of the
complaints were not justified; 1,326 were in respect of brown rats and 1,219 in
respect of mice. During the course of investigation 4,380 baitings were made.
Sewer treatment for rats for the whole of the Borough was carried out during
the year, inconjunction with the Borough Engineer & Surveyor's Department.
CLEAN AIR ACT. 1956
During the year the undermentioned Smoke Control Area was confirmed by the
Minister of Housing and Local Government
No. 21—Tooting Bec Area
The passing of a new Act, the Clean Air Act, 1968, will give the Council
greater control over the sale for delivery of unauthorised fuels to premises in the
Smoke Control Area. In addition, powers to deal with grit and dust and with dark