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Paintwork renewed 7
Windows glazed 9
Outdoor premises cleansed 10
Sanitary accommodation provided 6
Rat infestations abated 91
Water supply laid on 8
Burning of refuse abated 2
Roofs repaired 5
Washing facilities provided 3
Miscellaneous 33
%
Total 1,436
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
It has not been found necessary to alter the methods adopted for
the eradication of bed bugs which have been successful in previous years.
The work is still carried out by the Local Authority.
During the year the following numbers of houses were dealt with:—
Council houses 5
Other houses 6
Compared with last year this shows a reduction of eight.
At three of the Council houses it was found necessary to apply
a second fumigation owing in one case to failure to fumigate one of the
bedrooms; in the second case it was due to failure to remove certain
woodwork which was later found to be infested, and in the third case
a cupboard in the roof was found to be infested. In no case was the
infestation serious, and since the second disinfestation was carried out
there has been no recurrence.
Fumigation is carried out by sulphur candles and spraying by
"Vermicine " Insecticide.
The homes of applicants for Council houses are inspected with a
view to obtaining some knowledge of their suitability as tenants, and
if the houses and furniture are found to be infested, steps are taken,
as indicated above, before the removal is effected.
It was not found necessary to submit any bedding to steam disinfection
during the year.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION.
The year was one of continued activity in the destruction of vermin,
and every assistance was given to householders and owners on whose
premises or lands vermin were found to exist. The complaints received
numbered 80, and the total number of inspections and re-inspections
numbered 598.
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