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Rodent record
Number of inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors ... 79
Complaints received 210
Number of baits laid (baiting points) 478
Rats found dead ... 414
Estimated kill 718
1,132
Total number of visits made by rat catcher 2,300
Rechargeable premises
Premises visited 4
Number of baits laid (baiting points) 32
Rats found dead 16
Estimated kill 39
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Before passing to other subjects, it must be recorded the good relationship
existing between the officers of the Council and those of the Ministry,
in particular Mr. Marley, Divisional Rodent Officer, and Mr. Harris, the
Ministry's Inspector.
Ponds
As in previous years, local ponds have been treated as a precaution
against mosquito breeding.
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts, 1928 and 1936
54 licences were renewed at the beginning of the year.
Game Licences
Seven licences to deal in game were renewed and five new licences
were granted.
Shops Act, 1934
No offences have been noted or reported in respect of closing hours,
the comments of last year still applying, that shops in the Borough close
very promptly.
Twenty-seven visits were made under this Act, and three notices were
served.
Eradication of Bed Bugs
Once again the report is good, the small degree of infestation reported
last year again applying. In all, some 31 cases were handled as compared
with 49 in 1947. The usual solutions containing D.D.T. have been used
with good effect. In some cases D.D.T. has been liberated by the use of
heat in the form of special generators.
Essex County Council Act, 1933.
Massage and Special Treatment Establishments.
As in previous years, the Sanitary Inspectors made the usual inspection
of these premises, all of which are maintained to a good hygienic standard.
Twenty-two visits were made during the year, and one new establishment
was added to the list recorded, bringing the total to eleven premises in all.
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