[Report 1970] / Medical Officer of Health, Taunton Borough.

  • Taunton (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1970
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Credit: [Report 1970] / Medical Officer of Health, Taunton Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    During the year 25 complaints were received relating to noise, and 82 visits were made in connection therewith. All these complaints were resolved by consultation and informal action, except in one instance. RODENT AND OTHER PESTS CONTROL The Borough is indeed fortunate in having the services of such a competent and painstaking operator as Mr. L. Wood, who as always has carried out this very essential work to the satisfaction of all concerned. Since he started in 1963 more and more business premises are taking advantage of contracts whereby their premises receive regular inspections and treatments if found necessary; and in these years the number of such premises has increased from nine to thirty. The regular treatment of the sewers has continued, and in the light of previous experience the work has been concentrated on the known black spots, which are for the most part in the central areas where the sewers are old and defective. With the advent of a new system there should be a great improvement in these areas. The number of wasps' nests destroyed was 138 compared with 89 in the previous year. This work involves quite a lot of time, and it is the usual practice to make a nominal charge for this service, which is generally appreciated by the householder. The number of other insect pests dealt with was 54 as compared with 55 last year, and included treatments against cockroaches, ants, fleas, flies of various types, carpet beetles and bugs. The following work was carried out during the year. Treatments at private dwellings . 231 Visits involved . 608 Treatments at business premises .. .. .. 281 Visits involved . 608 Treatments at Council premises . 101 Visits involved .. 281 Survey visits .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 320 Wasps' nests destroyed .. .. .. .. 138 Other vermin etc. .. .. .. .. .. 54 Treatment of sewers .. .. .. .. .. .. 255 Visits involved .. .. .. .. 677 Drain tests . 18 Disinfection Disinfection of premises and bedding after the occurrence of disease, or after death, was carried out in 9 premises.