[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Pontefract Borough.

  • Pontefract (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Pontefract Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The following Table gives statistics relating to the incidence of infestation and to disinfestation measures taken. Table 9. Rodent Control Statistics Class of Property Local Authority Dwelling- houses Agric¬ ultural Business and Industrial Tot a] Total number of properties in district 33 6231 35 929 7228 No. of properties inspected as a result of (a) notification 1 28 0 18 47 (b) otherwise 15 222 22 75 334 No. of properties found to be infested (a) major 8 2 6 4 20 (b) minor 6 83 6 ! 61 156 No. of properties treated by local authority 14 85 12 | 50 i i 161 The total number of treatments given during the yetir was 299. The term 'treatment1 used in this connection comprises prebaiting with unpoisoned bait on four successive days, poisoning on the fifth day, and post-baiting on three successive days a fortnight later to test the effectiveness of the treatment and to assess the need for further treatment Vulnerable properties in the occupation of the Corporation were inspected quarterly and any necessary treatment given. Sewers were given their usual annual maintenance treatment and were found to be in particularly good condition. The Corporation give a 'free' service in the case of dwellinghouses. It will be recollected that in 1951 we had four successful prosec¬ utions against offenders under the Prevention of Damage by Pests (Threshing and Dismantling of Ricks) Regulations, 1950. During the year under review no offences were noted under these Regulations. The Council have continued their membership of the Rodent Control Planning and Advisory Committee (Group No.11) which comprises represent¬ atives of seven local authorities in this area, and whose functions include those of stimulating and maintaining interest and activity throughout the area in rodent control administration.