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Once again I report to you on the question of rodent control in your
district.
This mundane duty as before, includes the bi-annual treatment of
sewers in the district by a specialist firm who treat pre-selected points
throughout the area. It is considered essential that a cross section of the
whole district is treated on each occasion and once again a former notorious
black spot in the system showed a nil return. A good dividend for the
money spent. It must be appreciated that much slaughter goes on without
direct visible evidence as a result of this specialised sewer treatment.
As this report is being prepared a treatment of the district is about lo
commence.
It is not possible to eliminate the rat population entirely and therefore
the watchword at all times is vigilance. I am pleased to say that the
general level of infestation throughout the district remains low and routine
maintenance of the banks of the Duke of Northumberland river is still
carried out on behalf of the Middlesex County Council.
As before, it is a matter of satisfaction to inform you that no statutory
action was necessary in any case of infestation during the year; this speaks
well of the co-operation that takes place between the general public and
the department. In the matter of rodent control it appears Mr. Citizen is
as anxious as the Local Authority that any contravention be dealt with
speedily.
As a matter of routine control strict watch, has continued and is being
maintained on your tips. Much attention is given to this matter at all
times. Clearly, any laxity in this direction would quickly result in a serious
public health menace arising.
Durng the year under review the service has functioned efficiently and
all complaints have been dealt with as quickly as possible.
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