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obtained and submitted to the Prescribed Analyst for the
purpose of testing. The sample was reported as satisfactory,
having regard to the trash content, oil content and dust index.
D (5)j Pet Animals Act 1951
There are 4 pet animals shops in the Borough at which
a wide variety of domestic pets can be purchased.
All the premises were regularly visited and found to be
well conducted, and no conditions contrary to the welfare
provisions of the above Act have been observed.
D (5)k Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act, 1960
Under Section 3 of the above Act, there is only one
conditionally licensed site existing in the Borough. The site
in question consists of one half acre of land on which three
caravans are stationed.
During the year it was found necessary to give attention
to various sites in order that unauthorised caravanners did
not become established.
D (5)1 Hop pickers
There are no hop fields in the district.
D (5)m Rodent control
Two fully trained operatives are employed to deal
with rodent infestations at commercial, private and Corporation
premises.
The numbers of premises inspected and treated during
the year are as follows
Inspected Treated
Commercial premises 314 30
Dwellings 733 50
As in other years, Corporation sewers were disinfested
during the year when manholes were successfully treated
with baits consisting of oatmeal, sugar, oil, warfarin, and
added preservative.
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 17
Coastwise vessels 4
Tugs 4
Oil tankers
Miscellaneous craft
No marine infestations were located during the year.