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Barking 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Section F—PEST INFESTATION CONTROL
The systematic treatment of the sewers in accordance with the
recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food
(Infestation Control Division) was carried out twice during the year
The results of the treatment are set out as follows:—
May November
Number of manholes baited 423 421
Number showing pre-bait take 139 83
Number showing complete pre-bait take 131 151
Surface Infestation
The following extract from the Annual Report submitted to the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the year 1957 indicates
the incidence of Rodent Infestation in the Be ugh, dealt will
by your officers.
A charge of 5/6d. per hour is made for treatment of business
premises of all description, whilst dwelling houses serviced with
out charge.

PREVALENCE OF RATS AND MIC

Type of Property(1) Properties in AreaNo. of properties in area in which infestation was foundAnalysis of Col. 4. Number infested by
RATSMICE
(2) Notified by Occupier(3) Survey under the Act(4) Total
MajorMinor
Local Authority's property2817825-49
Dwelling houses21,5641792944737783
Business premises2,0165374127-9547
Totals23,608249376625176139

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