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Beddington and Wallington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 Report for 12 months ending 31st December, 1959
| Type of Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses | Business (& other premises) | Total | Agricultural | |
| Number of Properties in Local Authority's district | 37 | 10,192 | 1,456 | 11,685 | 33 |
| Number of inspections as a result of: | |||||
| (a) Notification | 2 | 99 | 24 | 125 | — |
| (b) Survey under the Act ... | 271 | 149 | 284 | 704 | 66 |
| (c) Primarily for some other purpose | 11 | 524 | 878 | 1,413 | 51 |
| Properties found to shew major rat infestations | — | — | — | — | — |
| Properties found to shew minor rat infestations | 26 | 81 | 21 | 128 | 1 |
| Properties found to shew major mice infestations | — | — | — | — | — |
| Properties found to shew minor mice infestations | — | 18 | 12 | 30 | — |
| Total Infestations | 26 | 99 | 33 | 158 | 1 |
SEWER RAT CONTROL
During the year, two maintenance treatments were carried out. These were in the months of February, and May. The results are summarised below:
| February Treatment | May Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Manholes baited | 90 | 19 |
| Manholes in which takes were recorded | 20 | |
| Percentage of manholes showing infestations | 22 | — |
65 manholes were test baited during May and 28 in August. No takes
were recorded.
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