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Hackney 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Treatment of River Banks.
Periodic baiting was continued along river banks in the area
as follows:—
Pre-baits laid 3,032
Poison baits laid 688
Post-baits laid 688
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
Notices under Section 4 of the Prevention of Damage by Pests
Act, 1949, were served for structural work in respect of 17 dwellinghouses
during the year.
Defective Drains.
Rodent control investigations revealed defective drains in 87
instances, as compared with 186 in 1950.
A general comparison of rodent control statistics for the past
two years appears to indicate that the treatment adopted is giving
satisfactory results.

Table: Statistical Summary of Dwelling-houses and Business Premises treated during the Year 1951.

Statistical Summary of Dwelling-houses and Business Premises treated during the Year 1951.

Rat and Mice Infestations.Business Premises.Dwelling-Houses.Requisitioned Houses.Totals.
Premises infestedRats 82Rats 549Rats 23Rats 654
Mice 74Mice 444Mice 3Mice 521
Totals156993261,175
Premises clearedRats 70Rats 539Rats 15Rats 624
Mice 67Mice 392Mice 1Mice 460
Totals137931161,084

Table: Drains Tested and Examined.

Drains Tested and Examined.

Drains Tested.Drains Examined.Drains Found Defective.
31765787
Charges made.
Premises.Amount.
Business Premises.. 122£19092
Requisitioned Premises28£1611
Totals.. 150£206103