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Bug Infestation.
Fumigation by Hydrogen Cyanide.
In view of the reference in the Ministry of Health's Memorandum to
the transfer of tenants from bug-infested premises, the Housing Committee
has arranged with a fumigation company for the furniture of persons from
bug-infested slum properties to be treated with HCN prior to transfer
to the new accommodation. At the same time it was agreed that the
bedding should be removed for steam disinfection and returned direct to
the new premises.
Report of Special Inspector for Disinfestation.
During the year there were 134 removals of families into Council
properties in which some treatment was given to furniture and bedding.
Of this number the furniture of 128 families was treated with HCN and
bedding steam disinfected. In six instances the furniture was sprayed
with vermicide and the bedding steam disinfected.
Number of premises inspected 393
Number of re-inspections after disinfestation 50
Miscellaneous visits and re-visits 1.931
2,374
Number of rooms disinfested 558
(Premises 277)
Number of articles disinfested
(a) Beds, bedding, etc 11,653
(b) Furniture 1,056
(c) Miscellaneous 8
As the Special Inspector appointed for disinfestation work was
employed practically continuously in connection with Council houses
and flats, the Ministry of Health at the request of the Council agreed
to the appointment of an additional Sanitary Inspector primarily for
Bug Disinfestation work in connection with private houses.
He commenced duty on the 1st January, 1936.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts.
74 certificates were issued to tenants, and at the request of owners
52 certificates that the work had been done were also issued.