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Barnes 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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Table: Table 16.—Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).

Table 16.—Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).

Premises disinfected3
Lots of bedding disinfected6
„ „ „ destroyed6
Household effects removed and destroyed31

Table: Table 17.—Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council).Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations:—

Table 17.—Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council).

Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations:—

Mosquitoes1
Flies15
Bugs15
Wasps63
Ants4
Fleas3
Beetles8
Bees1

Table: Table 18.—Rodent Control. Summary of work carried out:—

Table 18.—Rodent Control. Summary of work carried out:—

Premises visited454
Inspections made569
Treatment visits539
Premises treated114
Minor infestations of Rats105
Minor infestation of Mice15

Table: Table 19.—Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.

Table 19.—Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.

1956.1957.1958.1959.1960.1961.
Average Smoke (Microgrammes per cu. metre)19020214914010390
Average Sulphur Dioxide (Microgrammes per cu. metre)175130129150124107

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ROUTINE INSPECTIONS.
The following premises are subject to inspection from time to
time as a routine measure. Registers are maintained of these premises
and appropriate action taken where conditions warrant it.