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As in previous years, the foul-water sewers were treated during June and
December, pre-bait and poisoned bait being laid in the manholes and side
entrances. In June, 330 manholes were baited and pre-bait takes recorded in 77.
The figures for the December treatment were 336 manholes baited and pre-bait
takes recorded in 104.
One full-time rodent operative is employed and the following is a summary
of the work carried out by him at premises in the district:—
Inspections and re-inspections made 3,365
Premises treated for rats 329
Premises where rat poison bait taken 280
Premises re-treated for rats 268
Estimated number of rats poisoned 789
Number of rats trapped 12
Premises treated for mice 88
Premises re-treated for mice 68
It was necessary to treat some premises on three or more occasions and
the total treatments for the destruction of rodents numbered 753.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951.
The object of the Act is to secure the use of clean filling materials in
upholstered articles and other articles which are stuffed or lined. Four premises
are registered in connection therewith.
Three samples of rag flock and one of cotton felt were obtained and the
prescribed Analyst under the Act reported that the tests showed the samples to
be satisfactory and complied with the requirements of the regulations.
MOVABLE DWELLINGS.
The camping and caravan site of nearly three acres in the Crystal Palace
Grounds, managed by and under the joint auspices of the Camping and Caravan
Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland during the period of the Festival of Britain in
1951 was re-established during 1952 and continued during 1953.
Suites of waterclosets and lavatory basins are provided in a brick building
on the site and there are suitable arrangements for the collection and disposal of
refuse.
Additional drainage for the disposal of waste water was provided early in
the year.
Periodical inspections were made of the camp and no cause for complaint
arose during the year.