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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Beddington and Wallington 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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| Type of Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses | Business (& other premises) | Total | Agricultural | |
| Number of Properties in Local Authority's district | 46 | 10,344 | 1,538 | 11,928 | 32 |
| Number of Properties inspected as a result of: | |||||
| (a) Notification | - | 110 | 35 | 145 | - |
| (b) Survey under the Act | 46 | 228 | 64 | 338 | 32 |
| (c) Primarily for some other purpose | 200 | 267 | 467 | — | |
| Properties found to shew major rat infestations | - | — | — | — | — |
| Properties found to shew minor rat infestations | 12 | 66 | 22 | 100 | — |
| Properties found to shew major mice infestations | — | — | — | — | — |
| Properties found to shew minor mice infestations | 1 | 27 | 11 | 39 | — |
| Total Infestations | 13 | 93 | 33 | 139 | — |
SEWER RAT CONTROL
The change in baiting procedure started in November 1962, was
continued with treatments in April, September and December. Results
will be assessed after test baits have been examined during the forthcoming
year.
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