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Barnes 1963

[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 disinfected1
Lots of bedding disinfected4
Household effects removed and destroyed1

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

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

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

Flies1
Bugs8
Wasps88
Ants10
Bees1
Cockroaches1

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

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

Premises visited105
Inspections made328
Treatment visits61
Premises treated63
Minor infestations of Rats56
Minor infestation of Mice7

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

Table 19. — Atmospheric Pollution. Volumetric Apparatus.

1956.1957.1958.1959.1960.1961.1962.1963.
Average Smoke (Microgrammes per cu. metre)190202149140103906673
Average Sulphur Dioxide (Microgrammes per cu. meter)17513012915012410713592

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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.