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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Yiewsley and West Drayton 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Yiewsley]
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RODENT CONTROL
During the year under review there has been a small increase in the number of
reported infestations amounting to 0.06%.
The bi-annual treatment of your sewers recently completed showed a decrease in
"takes" as compared with previous years.
Routine control measures of your tips and the Duke of Northumberland River
have been continued.
No legal action was required in respect of any reported infestation, another
manifestation of public co-operation in this matter.
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses (including Council Houses) | All Other (including Business Premises) | Total of Cols. 1,2,3 | Agricultural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Number of properties in Local Authority's District | 37 | 6,815 | 1,769 | 8,721 | 8 |
| 2. Total number of properties inspected as a result of notification | 23 | 183 | 29 | 235 | 2 |
| Number of such properties found to be invested by:— | |||||
| Common Rat Major | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
| Minor | 10 | 150 | 21 | 181 | 2 |
| Ship Rat Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |
| House Mouse Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | 1 | 33 | 5 | 39 | — |
| 3. Total number of properties inspected in the course of survey under the Act | — | 47 | — | 47 | — |
| Common Rat Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | 45 | — | 45 | — |
| Ship Rat Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |
| House Mouse Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4. Total number of properties otherwise inspected (e.g. when visited primarily for some other purpose) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of such properties found to be infested by:— | |||||
| Common Rat Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ship Rat Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |
| House Mouse Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | — | — | — | — | — |