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WASPS, HORNETS AND THE LIKE
Under the provisions of Section 6 of the Local Government (Financial Provisions)
Act, 1963, the Council decided to introduce a service to assist residents to eradicate
wasps, hornets and the like. It was decided to charge £1 for the services of the
Council's staff and material in each case. During the year 82 wasps nests were dealt
with on this basis. Ten nests were destroyed free where the occupier was unable to
pay the charge. In a few cases it was not possible to deal with the nests because of
their inaccessibility.
ANTI-FLY CAMPAIGN
During the period June to September, the usual measures were taken to deal with
fly breeding. Calls were made to potential sources, such as stables, piggeries and
similar premises throughout the Borough. Vacant sites which were well known to the
department as rubbish dumps were visited and deposits of litter removed and the
ground sprayed with insecticide. The treatment of dustbins with powder supplied by
the Health Department was carried out by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's
staff. The caretakers of blocks of flats were supplied with material to enable them
to deal with refuse chutes and chambers.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
The following table shows rat and mice destruction carried out by pest operatives
during 1969. No special comment is called for except to say that this is a continuing
problem:—