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Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
The work of Rodent Control is carried out by skilled and experienced operatives
with supervision by the Council's Officers and all repression work is carried
out by methods approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Great
care is taken to ensure that baits are protected from domestic animals and non
responsible persons.
The work of the section is divided into three main categories: -
(a) Sewer Maintenance Treatment.
(b) Business premises.
(c) Dwelling houses - complaints from occupiers.
Sewer Maintenance.
Two treatments were carried out during the year in April and October to coincide
with treatments in the neighbouring Authorities' areas. On both occasions
Prepared Warfarin was used on the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food. Analysis of results obtained indicate that the rat population
of the sewers appeared to be static and that new methods and more frequent treatments
will have to be adopted in the future in order to obtain a reduction in the
numbers.
Business Premises.
The Council's Contributory Scheme of Rodent Control in business premises has
again continued to function well. The income derived from this scheme this year
was £3,986. 17s. Od. Charges made to individual contributors are calculated in
units of £6 to £200. The charge for this service is based on the estimated number
of visits, their length, the amount of labour involved and the materials used with
an addition for overheads.
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