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In view of the apparent rapid decline in infestation following the
initial and maintenance treatments, it was decided to carry out a test
baiting of 10% of the manholes in the district before undertaking a
second maintenance treatment in the Autumn of 1947. This test
baiting gave the following results:—
Manholes baited 102
Manholes in which takes were recorded 67
Percentage of baited manholes showing infestation 65%
The high percentage of takes recorded (65%) was extremely
disappointing in the circumstances and necessitated the carrying
out of a maintenance treatment of the majority of the manholes in
the district. This second maintenance treatment was completed in
November, 1947, with the following results:—
Manholes baited 904
Manholes in which takes of prebait were recorded 215
Percentage of baited manholes showing rat
infestation 23.7%
Percentage in relation to total manholes in district 19.8%
Smoke Abatement
Thirteen complaints were received during the year and dealt with.
Shops Act 1912—1936.
There were 497 shop premises on the register.
Three hundred and ninety-two inspections of shops and business
premises were made and informal action was necessary regarding
infringements in 13 cases.
Section 10 (Health and Comfort).
It was necessary to take action in six cases for the provision of
sanitary accommodation.
Offices.
Fifty-six inspections of offices were made but no action was
necessary.
Swimming Baths.
The one privately owned swimming bath was in use during the
year and two samples of water were taken, both of which were
satisfactory.
Disposal of the Dead.
The land available in the Churchyard adjoining the Carshalton
Parish Church for new graves is now rapidly being exhausted and the
time is fast approaching when burials there must be restricted to the
re-opening of the existing graves.
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