London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barnes 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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

Premises disinfected2
Lots of bedding disinfected4
,, „ ,, destroyed3
Household effects removed and destroyed11

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

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

Flies1
Bugs7
Wasps72
Ants2
Fleas-
Beetles1
Bees6
Cockroaches3

Table 18.-—Rodent Control.

Summary of work carried out:—

Premises visited291
Inspections made527
Treatment visits252
Premises treated133
Minor infestations of Rats122
Minor infestation of Mice8

Table 19.— Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.

1956.1957.1958.1959.1960.1961.1962
Average Smoke (Microgrammes per cu. metre)1902021491401039066
Average Sulphur Dioxide (Microgrammes per cu. metre)175130129150124107135

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.