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cing. All these were found to be conducted in a satisfactory
manner and in accordance with the statutory requirements.
In one instance, a shop-keeper was recommended not
to keep caged birds on premises which would fail to comply
with the requisite statutory provisions.
D (5)k Camping Sites
There are no summer camping sites within the Borough.
The number of sites subject to licencing under Section
269 Public Health Act 1936 has gradually reduced, and at
the end of 1955, no such sites existed. During the year, the
area has been free from indiscriminate caravan squatters.
D (5)1 Hop pickers
There are no hop fields in the district.
D (5)m Rodent control
Two full time operatives are employed on rodent control
in accordance with the provisions of Circular N.S.19. As in
previous years, each complaint arising from private and
industrial premises was investigated for which an appropriate
charge was made for destruction. In no case was
major infestation located.
The 18th and 19th sewer maintenance treatments were
carried out during March and September respectively.
Recording at manholes demonstrated a spring infestation of
40%, whilst the autumn infestation was 37%.
With a view to preventing marine infestations in accordance
with the Prevention of Damage by Pests (Application
to Shipping) Order 1951, the following inspections were
made at the various wharfs, berths and jetties on the riverside
of the Borough:—
Coastwise vessels 47
Barges 57
Tugs 49
Dredgers 1
Repair vessels 2
Total 156
D (5)n Pest control
Though not a public health nuisance, infestation by
wasps, bees, beetles, silverfish, crickets etc. can and often
does harass unsuspecting occupiers, and during the year
numerous requests were received to deal with such pests.
This was done at a charge inclusive of cost of insecticides
and apportionment charge of the operative's time.