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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
Feltham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Arrangements were continued with the Middlesex County
Council for the department to carry out any rodent control
works necessary on the portions of the Duke of Northumberland's
River and the River Crane in the area.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Three premises were registered under this Act, but very
little filling material was used. Five inspections were made.
Disinfestation
One Council dwelling was found to be infested with bed
bugs and was disinfested by the department with contact
insecticides incorporating D.D.T.
It was not found necessary to disinfest for bed bugs the
furniture, etc., of prospective Council house tenants before
removal to the Council's houses but the Engineer and Surveyor,
who is responsible for the maintenance of these houses,
treated ingoing tenants' furniture for "woodworm" where
necessary.
Other disinfestations for the eradication of pests were
carried out as follows:—
Wasps 81
Cockroaches 1
Infectious Disease—Disinfestation
One house was disinfected at the occupier's request after
a case of scarlet fever.
| Premises | Number on Register | Inspections | Number of | Occupiers Prosecuted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Notices | Verbal Notices | ||||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| (ii) Factories not inspected in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 213 | 375 | 3 | 20 | — |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding outworkers' premises). | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Total | 231 | 384 | 4 | 20 | — |