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Poplar 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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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.
TYPE OF PROPERTY
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses including Council Houses | All Other (including Business Premises) | TOTAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties in Borough | 56 | 17,566 | 2,425 | 20,047 | |
| Number of properties inspected as a result of - | |||||
| - | 532 | 33 | 565 | ||
| (b) Survey under the Act | 8 | 318 | 639 | 957 | |
| Total inspections carried out, including re-inspections | 8 | 850 | 1,759 | 2,617 | |
| Number of properties inspected which were found to be infested by:- | |||||
| Major | 1 | 29 | 60 | 90 | |
| Minor | - | 378 | 1, 222 | 1,600 | |
| Major | - | 37 | 80 | 117 | |
| Minor | - | 252 | 235 | 487 | |
| No. of infested properties treated | - | 696 | 1,597 | 2,293 | |
| Total treatments carried out | 40 | 2,016 | 8,755 | 10,811 | |
| Number of "Block" control schemes carried out | - | - | 29 | 29 | |
In addition, two Sewer Treatments, details of which are given below, were
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.
Number of manholes baited in June, 1954 1,642
Number of manholes baited in December, 1954 1,567
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