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inhibitor. Inspections were made on the 4th, 8th and 11th days after
baiting and any "takes" were recorded at the last inspection. A
subsequent treatment of the sewers was carried out when 32 manholes
were baited. Only seven "takes" were recorded and inspections made
at the end of baiting showed no "takes".
INSECT CONTROL
The majority of complaints regarding infestation of premises by
insects were those of carpet beetles, moths and wasps. All complaints
were visited and advice given and where necessary insecticides applied
free of cost.
During the year there were 147 wasp nests destroyed. This figure,
while not as high as that for 1959 is a sufficient number to cause
considerable dislocation in the department's working. In addition, the
charge which is made to the public for the destruction of wasp nests
showed a considerable loss to the Council. In consequence to the
above a report was made to the General Purposes Committee of
November and the Committee decided that in future the destruction
of wasp nests be dealt with by the Council's Rodent Operator and that
additional assistance be provided when necessary together with transport
and equipment, and that the charge for the destruction of wasp
nests be raised to a flat rate of 25/- to be paid in advance.
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