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fuels in order to avoid contravening the Act.
Application was duly made to the Minister of Housing and
Local Government for the Wood Green (No. 1) Smoke Control Order
1958 This Order was duly confirmed on the 1st January 1959, the
Order coming into effect on the 1st July 1959.
So that as much publicity as possible could be given to this
matter an exhibition on smoke control and a display of solid
smokeless fuel appliances was held at Rhodes Avenue School, which
is situated within the Area. Brochures were prepared defining the
curtilage of the Area and the requirements of the Act. These,
together with other relevant literature, were sent to owners and
occupiers of every premise within the Area.
The ready co-operation of both owners and occupiers in such
a worthwhile venture is most pleasing.
In the meantime plans are in hand for a second smoke control
order.
Rodent Control
One thousand four hundred and twenty-nine premises were inspected
during the year and it was found necessary to carry out
treatment in 200 of them. One thousand three hundred and four
dwellinghouses were visited and of these 140 were treated for
rat infestation. In addition 13 other premises were treated for
the presence of rats. A further 41 dwell inghouses and 6 other
premises were treated for mice. The Council's tip at White Hart
Lane was constantly baited with Warfarin throughout the year.
Where there is suspicion or evidence that the rats are coming
from defective drains or public sewers the Public Health Inspector
is informed, a test with the smoke testing machine applied, and
any necessary action taken.
During the year the sewers were treated on two occasions for
the control of rats. For this purpose the Borough is divided
into ten areas each of which has approximately 76 manholes. The
treatment is carried out by two gangs of two men each and the time
occupied is just over three weeks. In this connection co-operation
is sought from the Borough Engineer and Surveyor s Department.
Each of the manholes is baited on two occasions with unpoisoned
bait and on the third occasion poison is added to the bait.
Record sheets are kept of each visit and a return made to the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fineries after each treatment. The
following is a copy of the results of both treatments:-
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