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bugs continues to decline and heavy infestations are now rarely found. Disinfestation
measures were taken in 30 houses, following complaints of bed bugs and other
insects 220 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 187 houses, after cases of illness, was
carried out, mainly as a result of special requests from the occupiers.
120 articles were disinfected by steam at the Cleansing Station at Scott's
Road, W. 12. by arrangement with the London Borough of Hammersmith.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the rodent operatives:-
Complaints received 1699
Premises inspected 1951
Premises found to be infested with:-
(a) rats 907
(b) mice 605
Re-visits to infested premises 5794
Fees received for treatment £1621
Rodent Control in Sewers
During the year, approximately 2880 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 1966 new Bye-laws came into operation concerning Hairdressers
and Barbers. These were made under Section 77 of the Public Health Act,
1961. Since then 233 premises have been placed on our register and 82 were
inspected in 1968.
Premises have, on the whole, been found to be satisfactory, and only
minor deficiencies discovered.
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