London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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TABLE 14.
Eradication of Insect Pests. D.D.T. and Other Special Treatments
Number of Infestations Treated
| Type of Premises | Ants | Bugs | Cockroaches | Fleas | Flies | Moths | Wasps | Miscellaneous | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling-houses | 1 | 28 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 25 | 4 | 62 |
| Workplaces | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 |
| Food Shops | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| Totals | 1 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 71 |
Total income for D.D.T. and other special treatments, £50 8s. 1d.
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