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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Havering 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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RODENT CONTROL
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food has amended
the form of Local Authorities Annual Report on rats and mice
commencing with the year 1966.
This Report is now required in a simpler form than previously
and will be used by the Ministry to assess the general situation
respecting infestations of rats and mice over the whole country
from year to year.
During the 12 months ended 31st December, 1966 inspections
under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 were dealt
with as under.
Properties Inspected for Infestation by Rats and Mice
| N on-Agricultural Premises | Agricultural Premises | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Total number of properties (including nearby premises) inspected following notification | 3,033 | 2 |
| Number infested by: | ||
| (a) Rats | 849 | 1 |
| (b) Mice | 219 | - |
| 2 Total number of properties inspected for rats and/or mice for reasons other than notification | 2,157 | 128 |
| Number infested by: | ||
| (a) Rats | 6 | - |
| (b) Mice | - | - |
Routine baiting of sewers is carried out by the Council's
C ontractors under the control of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
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