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inhibitor was used for the first time in the sewers. Inspections were
made on the fourth, eighth and eleventh days after baiting, the
amount of bait being doubled each time a "take" was recorded.
No "takes" were recorded at the last inspection.
Insect Control
The numbers of complaints received regarding infestation by
insects showed a very considerable decrease during the year. The
numbers of complaints received in any period are unpredictable.
All the complaints were visited and advice given and where necessary
insecticides supplied free of cost. Wasps nests are destroyed by
the Council on payment of a small charge to cover cost of materials
and time. During the summer 71 nests were dealt with which is
approximately 75 per cent more than the previous year.