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The method of sewer baiting in the Borough is to employ
1-3-5 form of treatment using sausage rusk with zinc
phosphide. We have found in practice this gives us the best
results.
The same bait is usual for surface treatment using prebaits
on three consecutive days with zinc phosphide on the
fourth day.
Warfarin base is our principal bait in the prevention of
mice infestation.
It was not necessary to serve any notices under the
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act.
The Council provides a free service for the treatment
of any dwelling concerned, but a charge of 7/- per hour is
made in respect of commercial and industrial buildings.
The Council employs one full time rodent operative.
Section G - GENERAL SANITATION
STATUTORY NOTICES
Default Action
In 7 instances it was necessary to report to the Council
where owners of properties had not carried out the requirements
of notices served within the time specified.
The works were carried out by the owners, in each case
later, before legal proceedings were instituted.
Repairs were carried out by the Corporation at one
property in accordance with the provisions of Section 39and
45 of the Public Health Act, 1936, and the cost charged to
the owners of the property.