[Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

  • Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1956
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Credit: [Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Rodent Infestation Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 The duties of the Rodent Officer are carried out by the General Assistant in the Health Department. The sewers were testbaited during the year. 45 manholes were baited at various points on the sewerage system. There were 3 “part-bait takes” which indicates that the rat population of the sewers at that time was practically nil. Small infestations, chiefly in private dwellings are dealt with as they arise, but those inhabitants who keep poultry or are bird lovers could assist in keeping down the number of infestations by taking fcare that no unconsumed food is allowed to remain on or near the ground. Residents are extremely co-operative in reporting the presence of rats or mice, and the Department endeavoui's to take prompt action on receipt of such reports. The disinfestation service is free to householders and a small charge is made for work done on business premises. The Refuse Tip and Sewage Works are treated regularly, and there is no resident” rat population, but numbers sometimes increase at harvest time. The use of W a far in ” has proved to be very effective and it has been possible to clear up all infestations, both major and minor, with safety as far as other animals are concerned. Treatment carried out :— Private Dwellings Council Dwellings Business Premises 58 2 26