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4 loads of bedding were disinfected in the Council's steam
disinfector.
12 premises were treated for insect infestation,
8 loads of bedding and articles were destroyed.
93 wasp nests were destroyed.
Pools ditches and stagnant water were treated to control
the breeding of mosquitoes.
MORTUARY
During the year fifteen bodies were received in the public
mortuary at Pinner Road Council Depot.
RODENT CONTROL
During the twelve months ended 31st December 1957 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 5 301
Premises Disinfested 714
Complaints received 525
Estimated kill for year 2,633
The Council s sewers have been treated by means of a test
bait but no trace of rats in the manholes has been found.
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