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bugs continues to decline and heavy infestations are now rarely found. Disinfestation
measures were taken in 42 houses, following complaints of bed bugs and other
insects. 194 items were disinfected by formalin spray, and these were mainly
articles of clothing despatched to various European countries by relatives and
friends. Import of such clothing to certain countries is only permitted on production
of a certificate of disinfection.
Routine terminal disinfection of 177 houses, after cases of illness, was
carried out, mainly as a result of special requests from the occupiers.
Articles disinfected by steam are dealt with at the Cleansing Station at Scott's
Road, W.12., by arrangement with the London Borough of Hammersmith; but it was
only necessary to use these facilities on five occasions during the year.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949

Rodent Control in Sewers
During the year, approximately 2,850 sewer manholes were baited with
fluoracetamide for controlling rats in the sewers in accordance with the recommendations
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Inspection of Hairdressing Establishments
In September of last year new Bye-laws came into operation concerning Hairdressers
and Barbers. These were made under Section 77 of the Public Health Act,
1961. Since then 197 premises have been placed on our register, and all have been
inspected. I consider this position is satisfactory in that a total inspection has
been made in less than two years. Premises have, on the whole, been found to be
satisfactory, and only minor deficiencies discovered.
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