Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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PART IV
DISINFESTATION.
The department continues to give every assistance in the
extermination of pests. In some cases the service is provided free
of charge, whilst in others a small charge is made to cover the cost of
the materials and labour used. The following is the scale of charges
which have been approved by the Council, namely:—
Disinfection and Disinfestation Charges.
Charge.
Rodent Control.
Private Houses Free.
Business Premises According to time and material
+ 10 per cent.
Bugs and Fleas.
Private Houses Free.
Business Premises According to time and material
(minimum charge
5s.).
Other Insect Pests.
Private Houses 2s. 6d.
Business Premises According to time and
terial (minimum charge
5s.).
Steam Disinfection.
After Infectious Disease Free.
After Death Free.
For other reasons 2s. 6d. per article or bundle.
Ambulance Coats and Blankets 3d. per article.
,, Pillow Slips l½d. ,,