[Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Durham City.

  • Durham (England). City Council.
Date:
1969
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Credit: [Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Durham City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    RODENT CONTROL. Sewer Maintenance Treatment : In accordance with the require- ments of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food a test- baiting of 224 manholes was carried out followed by two main- tenance treatments of those sections of sewer where such treatments were desirable. A total of 132 manholes were baited and final results showed poison takes in 21 manholes compared with 138 manholes baited and 29 poison takes in 1968. Surface Infestations: All Council properties likely to become infested (including the sewage works and Sherburn refuse disposal tip) received periodical visits and treatments as required. The river banks also were given attention. The following table is a summary of the rodent control work carried out during the year :— Dwelling Houses. Business Premises. Other Infested Places. Totals No. of Premises 142 40 80 262 No. of Visits 427 127 421 975 No. of Poison-baits 758 663 1,259 2,680 No. of Post-baits ... 85 37 50 172 Wherever necessary owners of premises were requested to carry out rat-proofing after completion of treatments. Mr. A. Fox, Rodent Operative who is responsible for this work carries out these particular duties and much other work in connection with the Department in a most conscientious and praiseworthy manner. DRAINAGE. The following particulars relate to drainage work carried out by the Department during the year :— New drainage systems laid 2 Drainage systems reconstructed ... 5 Defective drains repaired ... 14 Choked drains cleared 62 Inspection chambers built 9 Ventilation provided to drains 3 New guUies fixed 13 Other drainage defects remedied 4 Smoke tests ... 2 Water tests 63 Colour tests ... 27