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Eradication of Bed Bug's. Thirty-four houses were found
on inspection to be infested with bed bugs and are classified
as follows in accordance with the requirements of the
Ministry's Circular:—
Council Houses Other Houses Total
5 29 34
Of the 34 houses infested 33 were treated by spraying with
Vermicine," and one by fumigation with sulphur-dioxide
together with the use of blow-lamps. In one case van-disinfestation
of furniture was carried out.
Drainage Work. At 15 houses the drainage systems were
entirely reconstructed and at 64 houses extensive repairs to
drains were carried out. Smoke and water tests were applied
to the drains of houses in 75 instances, and obstructions were
removed from drains at 119 houses.
Food Supply. The total number of inspections made to
premises where articles of food are prepared or exposed for
sale was 1,142. At 17 premises improvements in sanitary conditions
were elfected.