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Control of Insect Pests: The construction of large blocks of
flats containing covered ducts taking hot water, plumbing and
drainage pipes has raised a problem of insect infestation. These
ducts form an ideal harbourage for insects which would be difficult
to deal with by normal hand spraying. A Microsol Mist
Generator is therefore used for the purpose and this apparatus,
which has a small motor unit, is capable of spraying a fine mist or
fog of insecticide to a distance of 50 feet, the mist settling on
to the surfaces of the duct and the piping contained therein.
Personal Cleansing Station
During the year, 214 treatments were given at the Council's
personal cleansing station to persons suffering from scabies—125
to adults, 56 to schoolchildren and 33 to children under school age.
In addition, 36 adults, 275 schoolchildren and 29 children under
school age found to be verminous were cleansed, together with
their clothing.
An arrangement has been made with the London Borough of
Lambeth for those of their residents who require treatment or
cleansing to attend the Wandsworth personal cleansing station
and during the year 62 such treatments were given.
Laundry Service for Incontinent Persons
There is an increasing demand for the Department's Laundry
service for incontinent persons, and over 40,000 articles were
laundered at the Cleansing Stations during the year. This is a
vital service in assisting an infirm old person to remain at home
and in relieving some of the burden on relatives, who are often
aged and infirm themselves.