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(b) Disinfestation: -
Inspections: -
Number of visits 1,515
Premises requiring treatment 734
Furniture requiring treatment 203
Re-inspections after disinfestation 229
Miscellaneous visits and revisits 161
Disinfestation carried out: -
Rooms (in 709 premises) 1,677
Beds, bedding, etc. articles 1,381
Furniture articles 3,231
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
The work of Rodent Control throughout the Borough has been carried out by a
staff of six Rodent Operatives under the supervision of a Sanitary Inspector.
The work falls mainly into three categories viz. Sewer Maintenance Treatments;
infestations of rats and mice in business premises; and complaints from occupiers
of dwelling houses.
Sewer Treatments: During the year under review two treatments have been
carried out by the staff of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department under
the supervision of the Rodent Operatives, in co-operation with neighbouring
authorities and in conformity with the direction of the Infestation Division of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
The general low level of infestation has been maintained but discussions
have taken place with the Technical Officer of the Ministry in relation to an
area in the north of Bow where it appears that an unusual increase in the rat