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The Prevention of Damage by Pests (application to
Shipping) Order, 1951, applies to the many wharfs, jetties
and dry slipways in the Borough, and was implemented by
the following visits and inspections being made:—
Commercial barges 46
Town's refuse barges 15
Coastwise vessels 21
Tugs 13
Oil tankers 9
Miscellaneous craft 3
No marine infestations were located during the year.
D (5)n Pest control.
For matters which are outside the scope of the statutory
provisions of the Public Health Act, the practical assistance
of the Department's outdoor service is available to
occupiers who need such help, in particular having regard
to choked waste pipes and drains, and the destruction of
wasp nests.
The income arising from the above service amounted
to £50 9s. 6d. which represents the cost of materials, etc.,
used and the apportionment charge on the operative's time.
A suspected Colorado Beetle which was submitted for
identification was found to be Amphimallus (a summer
chafer).
D (5)o Eradication of Bed Bugs
Vermin infestations continue to decrease and the
number of dwellings treated during the year is as follows:—
Privately owned houses 0
Corporation houses 7
Occupiers are encouraged to reveal promptly any signs
of infestation so that the menace can be eradicated in its
initial stages.
D (5)p Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952
and Regulations 1953
Almost without exception, heating appliances sold in
shops have a guarantee attached which declares that the
fitments comply with the requirements of the above Act and
Regulations. With a view of ensuring that gas and eletric
appliances did comply however, the probe test was applied
to 161 fitments, when it was found that all were satisfactory.