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 1957
[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 | Lice | Wasps | Woodworm | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling-houses | - | 10 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 78 | |
| Workplaces | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Food Shops | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Totals | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 82 | |
| Total income for D.D.T. and other special treatments, £53. 9. 6d. | |||||||||
Table 14.