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and of this number 22 were found to be the cause of the
infestation.
With regard to the sewerage system, it was considered
necessary to carry out baiting of 36 additional
manholes and poisoning at 11 where it was thought that
there may have been some association with a surface infestation
nearby.
It is again necessary to emphasize the conditions
which generally bring about infestation, namely, the badly
constructed poultry houses, which are not rat proof and the
indiscriminate feeding of wild birds, particularly when more
food is put out than the birds can possibly consume. Shelter
is also afforded to rodents by accumulations of junk and
rubbishp much of which if not hoarded, can be disposed of by
normal refuse collecting. Householders in a closely built-up
town like Kingston should make every effort to keep gardens
and yards clear of materials that provide harbourage to rats.
The following statistical statement gives details of
the work done during the year.
Rodent Control - Statistical Statements 1954.

Sewerage System.
No. of foul water manholes in system 810
" " " " " baited 214
No. in which bait was taken by rats 74
Summary.
No. of complaints received 164
No. of premises inspected 857
No. of premises infested 412
No. of visits 5221
No. of premises treated by occupier
or other agency 28
No. of poison baits deposited 3121