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vestigations has proved extremely useful to the Department, and it
has been possible to trace any colony or heavy infestation; such
infestations as were discovered were confined to small areas far
apart from one another. During the initial investigations 498
manholes were examined and 474 pre-baits and 74 poison-baits
were laid. The necessary follow-up treatment continues so that the
rat population of the sewers may be kept under control.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS
Number of Council Houses found to be infested 9
Number of Council houses disinfested 9
Number of other houses found to be infested 18
Number of other houses disinfested 18
Householders are urged to seek the assistance of the Health
Department immediately they suspect the presence of bugs or
similar pests.
SANITARY INSPECTORS' INSPECTIONS AND VISITS
The following report, in condensed form, gives details of the
work of the Sanitary Inspectors during the year 1954.
The total number of inspections made during the year for all
purposes was 22,780.