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The premises classed as "slight" are those which have been
cleared of rats but which have been found to be liable to reinvasion
owing to their riverside or canalside situation, or to the nature of
the business carried on at the premises.
B. Dwelling-houses.
502 complaints relating to 454 premises were investigated.
21 complaints relating to 25 premises were outstanding at
the end of the year.
1,271 inspections were made by the Rodent officers.
2,769 visits to apply treatments were made by the Rat Catchers.
280 rats and 67 mice were found dead.
Premises treated;
359 dwelling-houses.
58 small shops.
42 business premises, of which 30 entered Contributory
2 L.C.C. premises. Scheme.
8 P.B.C. premises. .
5 Licensed premises.
Cause of complaints;
140 related to rats whose origin was not discovered.
69 were caused by defective drains.
2 were caused by sewer works in progress.
1 was caused by a defective sewer.
120 were found to be mice only.
22 were found to be birds only.
1 Was found to be moth's.
22 related to war debris removal.
15 related to rats from P.L.A. areas.
64 complaints were without foundation
C. Open Spaces Treatment.
35 treatments to 13 open spaces were applied, resulting
in the recovery of 187 brown rats and 63 black rats. This work has now
been completed with the redevelopment of the areas as housing sites.

Sewer maintenance treatments were carried out during the
year in conjunction with the works Department, with the results