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RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION ACT, 1919.
INFESTATION ORDER, 1943.
During the year 1,281 complaints were received of rat or mice
infestation. Of these complaints the presence of rodents was
confirmed in 744 cases. The two Ratcatchers in dealing with these
infestations paid 6,539 visits, laid 2,129 prebaits and used 3571bs.
of poison bait, as well as using traps and gassing. An estimated
total of 9,647 rats were destroyed. The types of premises found
to be infested were :—
Dwelling Houses (Inside) 197
(Sheds, etc.) 321
(Gardens) 106
(Poultry Houses) 140
Premises where Food is prepared
or sold 40
Factories, Workshops and Business
premises 25
Dumps 1
Allotments 3
Schools 13
Shops 30
Theatres 1
Drains 62
Sewers in the town were baited with good results, the total
number of rats destroyed therein being estimated at 1,025.
FOOD SUPPLY.
The supervision and inspection of the food supplies is carried
out by the Sanitary Inspectors who are all qualified in food
inspection.