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MISCELLANEOUS
RODENT CONTROL
During the year 4,845 primary visits and re visits were made by the Rodent
Operatives to premises in the district in connection with rodent disinfestation.
The number of premises where treatment was carried out is as follows: -
Private Houses 310
Factories 13
Shops 37
Schools 8
Parks and Open Spaces 13
None of these infestations were severe enough to be classed as major
infestations.
In addition to the above, two maintenance treatments to the sewers were
carried out during the months of April and May, 1961 and November, 1961 and the
following shows the number of manholes found to be infested
Date Manholes found to be infested
April and May, 1961 19
November, 1961 12
The work of Rodent Control is carried out under the supervision of the
Chief Public Health Inspector by two Rodent Operatives who have the assistance
of a labourer during such time as the sewers are being treated.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act for the regulation of the sale of pet animals requires all premises
in which animals are sold for pets to be licensed by the local authority,,
One licence was issued during the year.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Three premises in the Borough are registered for the purpose of the above
Act, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 2 thereof.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT

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