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Ruislip-Northwood 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Pools, ditches and stagnant water were treated to
control the breeding of mosquitoes.
17 MORTUARY
During the year nine bodies were received inthe
public mortuary at Pinner Road Council Depot.
18 RODENT CONTROL
During the twelve months ended 31st December, 1954,
the following work was carried out by the Rodent Staff
under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949:-
Visits by Rodent Officer and Operatives 5,303
Premises disinfested 673
Complaints received 634
Estimated kill for year 1,946
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