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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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RODENT CONTROL
A staff of two Rodent Operators working under the control of
the Rodent Officer and with the District Sanitary Inspectors is
maintained by the Public Health Department for the control and
clearance of rat and mice infestation. During the year 595
complaints of rat infestation were received. The premises were
visited and, where infested, treatment was carried out or advice
given.
Details of visits are as follows
New treatments commenced on private houses 272
New treatments commenced on factories 8
New treatments commenced on shops 23
New treatments commenced on schools 3
Total number of premises visited 595
Revisits 2,414
Two large scale sewer treatments were carried out under the
direction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries during the
periods January to March, and June to August 1950.
The following table shows the number of manholes found to be infested during each treatment since the commencement of sewer disinfestation work in this Borough.
| Treatment | Date | Manholes found to be infested |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Treatment | June - Sept. '46 | 397 |
| 1st Maintenance | Dec. :47 - Mar. '48 | 390 |
| 2nd Maintenance | June - Sept. '48 | 260 |
| 3rd Maintenance | Jan. - Mar.'49 | 193 |
| 4th Maintenance | June - Aug. '49 | 135 |
| 5th Maintenance | Jan. - Mar. '50 | 179 |
| 6th Maintenance | June - Aug. '50 | 163 |
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