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ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
During the year the following number of houses were found to
be infested:—
Council Houses 3
Other Houses 9
Strict supervision is exercised with regard to possible infestations,
and advice given where necessary. In all cases where infestations were
found, the necessary action was taken.
Zaldecide insecticide is used for all premises disinfested.
RAT INFESTATION.
The Council has one whole-time Rodent Operative, and during
the year carried out 1,338 inspections of premises.
In addition, 213 inspections were made by the Sanitary Inspectors.
During the year disinfestation of the lands and premises owned
or controlled by the Council were carried out as a matter of routine.
This work included the sewers vested in the Council.
The Council have in operation a special scheme for disinfestation
for business and private premises at a cost to the occupiers, and
during the year 64 such cases were dealt with.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
All watercourses within the District receive constant supervision.
CAMPING SITES.
During the year two licences were granted by the Council with
regard to camping sites.
SHOPS ACTS.
During the year 83 inspections were made, and on no occasion
was it found necessary to take formal action.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
No legal proceedings were taken during the year.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYE-LAWS.
No Acts or Byelaws were adopted during the year.