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Control of Rodents and other Pests
I46 complaints in respect of rats and mice infestations were
received and fully investigated. In some instances defective drains
and sewers could be attributed to such infestations and defects were
traced and rectified. Twice during the year the foul water system
was treated for rats and the results were most satisfactory. Other
pest infestations dealt with were as follows
Woodworm 23; Bugs 171 Miscellaneous 27.
Total number of visits of all kinds paid by Inspectors
during the year 8,269
Approximate number of rated premises in the area 9,670
Notices served
Statutory 10
Informal 464
Number of houses, etc., disinfected 8
Swimming Pool
Period open from 10th May to 4th September.
Number of bathers - 32,160. This figure does not include
school parties and clubs.
Shops Act
A total of 150 visits were made during the year. This figure
includes Sunday and evening visits.
It was noted that although many shops do not keep open until the
statutory closing time, there has been a tendency on the part of the
smaller shopkeepers to commence business much earlier in the morning.
Advice regarding Sunday trading was sought on a number of occasions
a marked increase in previous years.
No special action of any kind was necessary.
Eradication of the Bed Bug
Particulars of the action taken in 1958 for the eradication of the
Bed Bug are as follows
Number of Infested Disinfested
Council houses 14 14
Other houses 3 3
30.