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Pest Control.
Eight premises were sprayed for the eradication of flies, fleas, etc.
Eighteen wasp nests in, or in proximity to, dwellings were
destroyed at the cost of the complainants.
No sprayings for the destruction of mosquito larvae were carried
out.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
Ministry of Food Infestation Order, 1943 (S.R. & O. 680).
Rodent destruction work for the preservation of food supplies
was intensified. During the year 3,860 investigations were made,
whilst 195 complaints were received and dealt with. The number
of infestations found was 167 (135 rats and 32 mice). The rat infested
premises were : —
Poultry and rabbit sheds 61
Defective drains 3
Other sheds 37
Old shelter banks 2
Open ground and dumps 29
Garages 5
Dwelling houses 8
135
Preliminary notices were served in 137 instances. At 117 private
premises work of destruction was carried out at the owner's expense,
and 25 Council properties received attention.
Smoke Abatement.
No complaints were received during the year.
Schools.
Having in mind war damage and the suspension of normal
maintenance work, the sanitary conditions of the schools was fairly
satisfactory. Many of the present improvisations, particularly in
connection with school meals, need to be replaced by permanent
and satisfactory arrangements, including adequate accommodation for
this service. Redecoration in the schools, as in many homes, is long
overdue.
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