[Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Aberystwyth Borough.

  • Aberystwyth (Wales). Borough Council.
Date:
1956
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Credit: [Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Aberystwyth Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    P5ST ACT, 1949. Rats and Mice -21- j 1st April 1956 to 31st March 1957 | Owned by Local Authority (Non-domestic) Dwelling houses (Local Authority and Private) Other premises (Business and Industrial) Total Number of premises 12 2,661 845 3,518 Inspected as the result of :~ (a) Notification 7 67 20 94 (b) Survey under the Act 4 416 38 458 (c) Otherwise - 2 - 2 Total inspections <?: reinspections 117 781 193 1,091 Infested Vy mice 4 60 10 74 Infested by rats 7 27 12 46 Treated ! 11 87 22 120 Sewer baiting was carried out twice during the year as prescribed by the Ministry. This consisted of raising each manhole, inspecting, pre-baiting and poisoning. The work appears effective as no major infestation have been detected for some years. Such infestation that has been discovered is of a minor character. Manholes number 340 and the work of lifting these has been much eased since the lifting gear was acquired. Some modification has been carried out with the aid of toll boxes fixed on the truck and these have still further reduced the labour of lifting and transporting tools. Infestation complaints totalled 120, consisting of )+G rat and 74 infestations bv mice. Abatement action was taken in each instance. Disinfestation - vermin. Twelve business and domestic premises were treated for infestation by fleas, bugs and ants. Charges were made for the work and advice was given where required. REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL This is the responsibility of the Public Works Department under the control of the Borough Surveyor. Domestic refuse, trade refuse and salvage are collected at least once a week and more frequently as required by covered motor vehicles. Tipping is carried out at Felin-y-Mor and covering material spread by machine to prevent nuisance. The miscellaneous collection of receptacles used f^r the deposit of refuse awaiting collection continues and many premises have no proper bins.