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In the case of dwelling-houses treatment Is carried
out by the Local Authority, free of charge, while in the
case of business premises a charge, based upon time, cost
of materials and overhead expenses is made
In a small number of cases occupiers of business
premises engage a Servicing Firm to carry out periodical
treatment
During the year one major infestation by rats was
discovered and dealt with by a course of Warfarin treatment
A major infestation by mice was also discovered at
an Institution for Homeless Persons. In conjunction with
the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries treatment by
Warfarin was carried out and proved highly successful
Since the completion of the treatment no further infestation
has been noted:
It has not been found necessary to take statutory
action during the period under review
A report on the work carried out for the year ended
31st December, 1953, is given in the following table which
is based on the Return sent to the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries and on the instructions of the Ministry
for the purpose of completing Sections II, III, IV and V
each property is entered once only.
It is, however, necessary to visit many of the
properties more than once and the total number of inspections
and visits made by the Rodent Operatives are
as follows:-
Local Authority Properties 58
Dwelling Houses 9,699
Agricultural Properties
All Other Properties 568
TOTAL 10,325
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