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net expenditure incurred by the Council in administering the
provisions of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949. It
was therefore decided by the Council that so far as private dwellings
were concerned the service should be provided for a trial period of
one year without charge.
Rodent Control in Sewers.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries (Infestation Control Division), maintenance
treatments of the soil sewers in the Borough were carried
out during February and August.
A total of 1,149 sewer manholes were dealt with and of these
517 were found to be rat infested. Poison baits were used in the
infested manholes.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
Seven premises have been registered in the Borough since the
Act became operative, all of which were inspected during the year.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
This Act became operative on the 1st April, 1952. During
the year 2 licences were cancelled as the premises had been discontinued
and thirteen licences renewed after the premises had
been inspected by the Sanitary Inspector.
Disinfection.
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 240
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 70
Number of articles disinfected by steam 140
Number of articles voluntary destroyed 203
The arrangement made with the Hammersmith Metropolitan
Borough Council in 1952 whereby articles to be disinfected by
steam are dealt with at the Scotts Road Depot, W.12, was continued
during the year.
Summary of Sanitary Defects remedied as a result of
Notices Served and Letters written.
Animals—nuisances abated 4
Caravans—nuisances abated 138
Cesspools—cleansed —
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 17
Dampness—other forms remedied 162
Drains—connected to sewer 4
Drains—cleared and cleansed 504
Drains reconstructed 77
Drains—repaired 178