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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Twickenham 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Eradication of Insect Pests. D.D.T. and Other Special Treatments.
Number of Infestations Treated
Type of Premises
Beetles
Bugs
Cockroaches
Fleas
Flies
Moths
Wasps
Miscellaneous
Wood
Worm
Totals
Table 17.
Dwelling-houses
-
35
-
10
4
-
26
2
76
Workplaces
1
—
—
3
—
1
—
—
—
5
Food Shops
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Miscellaneous
-
-
7
-
1
-
-
-
-
9
Totals
1
35
7
13
5
-
26
—
2
90
Total income for D.D.T. and other special treatments, £59 l1s. 7d.
Corporation premises treated (re-housed families only): Nil.
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