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During the year the number of applications granted for entry
of names on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part
2 of the Act was 26. In addition, 246 applications were made for
the retention of names on the list for a further period of twelve
months. 13 infringements of the Act were found.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926.
Inspections of premises where fertilisers and feeding stuffs
were sold were carried out during the year. Samples taken proviri
genuine.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949.
During the year 1,486 complaints were received ot rat or
mice infestation. Of these complaints the presence of rodents was
confirmed in 888 cases. The three Ratcatchers in dealing with
these infestations paid 8,879 visits, and used 110 lbs. of poison
bait, as well as using traps and gassing. The types of premises
found to be infested were : —
Dwelling Houses (Inside) 277
,, ,, (Outside) 295
,, ,, (Poultry Houses) 119
Premises where Food is prepared or sold 71
Factories, Workshops and Business Premises 43
Refuse Tips 1
Sewage Farms 1
Allotments 5
Schools, Hospitals, etc. 26
Shops 14
Drains 36
All sewers in the Borough have received two maintenance
treatments during the year. 2,059 manholes were examined for
ihe presence of rats and poison bait laid in 838 instances.
FOOD SUPPLY.
The supervision and inspection of the food supplies is carried
out by the Sanitary Inspectors who are all qualified in food
inspection.