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"Cimex" blocks have been used for the generation of gas,
and these have been used in conjunction with the use of various
insecticides applied through powerful sprays.
The methods we have found to be most successful have been
the use of an insecticide through a powerful spray, the woodwork—
such as the picture mouldings, skirtings, window linings and door
frames and architraves having been loosened or removed before
treatment is applied. The wall paper is afterwards stripped and a
second application of insecticide or "Cimex" is carried out in bad
cases.
Occupiers are requested by notices to take down the iron
bedsteads and frames which are treated by means of spraying with
suitable insecticide, and pictures and other articles of furniture in
the room are thoroughly cleansed and sprayed. Afterwards the
whole premises have to be cleansed and purified under notice and
supervison of departmental officers.
No operations can be deemed to be a success without the full
co-operation of the householder and the results of experience prove
that where cleanliness has been established and maintained, the bed
bug can be completely eliminated-
Methods employed for ensuring that the belongings of
tenants are free from vermin before removal to Council
Houses.
Before any re-housing to Council Dwellings is put into effect,
the house and the contents are thoroughly inspected and if found to
be dirty or verminous, precautionary measures as previously stated
are put into effect, particularly in the case of purification of bedding
and furniture. The removal and destruction of dirty badly infested
bedding is insisted upon.