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Barnes 1962

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

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:—

Flies1
Bugs7
Wasps72
Ants2
Fleas-
Beetles1
Bees6
Cockroaches3

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

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: Table 19.— Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.

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

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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.