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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949.
The table on the following page is a tabular statement
indicating the action taken in 1952 under this Act.
During 1952, 80 visits were made to the Council Depots at
Millstock, Purley Oaks, Kenley and Old Lodge Lane, and land at
Littleheath Woods, Selsdon.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries, a routine test baiting of the sewers in
the District was carried out, with such subsequent maintenance
treatment as was necessary. Only minor infestations were recorded.
The Council's charges for services rendered in the destruction
of rats and mice remain the same, i.e. 6/3d. per hour, plus the cost
of materials at premises other than private dwellings, and a flat
rate charge of 5/0d. in respect of private dwellings.
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The Council continues to undertake the routine disinfestation
of schools and school canteens owned by the County Council
within the District, as and when necessary, on a contract basis.