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Beddington and Wallington 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY P2STS ACT, 1949
Report for 12 months ending 31st December, 1964
| Type of Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses | Business (& other premises) | Total | Agricultural | |
| Number of Properties in Local Authority's district | 46 | 10,322 | 1,541 | 11,909 | 32 |
| Number of Properties inspected as a result of: (a Notification (b)Survey under the Act (c)Primarily for some other purpose | 46 | 146 293 261 | 55 30 612 | 201 369 872 | 1 31 |
| Properties found to shew major rat infestations | - | - | - | - | — |
| Properties found to shew minor rat infestations | 14 | 63 | 23 | 100 | — |
| Properties found to shew major mice infestations | - | 1 | — | 1 | - |
| Properties found to shew minor mice infestations | - | 38 | 22 | 60 | — |
| Total Infestations | 14 | 102 | 45 | 161 | - |
SEWER RAT CONTROL
The level of infestation of the Borough's sewerage system by rats
continues to be low* An examination carried out following the 1963
programme of treatment with flucracetamide indicated a marked reduction
in the rat population of the sewers. During July a test bait indicated
small infestations in four areas. Treatment was carried out in September.
82 manholes were treated and bait was taken in 17 manholes.
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