[Report 1968] / Medical Officer of Health, Llanelli / Llanelly R.D.C.

  • Llanelli (Wales). Rural District Council.
Date:
1968
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Credit: [Report 1968] / Medical Officer of Health, Llanelli / Llanelly R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949 RODENT CONTROL Rodent Control is carried out under the provisions of the above Act, one full-time operative being employed. Type of Property Properties other than Sewers Non- Agricultural Agricultural 1 Number of properties in district 14098 454 2 (a) Total number of properties (including nearby premises inspected) follow- ing notification 527 1 (b) Number infested by : (i) Rats 342 I (ii) Mice 105 — 3 (a) Total number of properties inspected for rats and/or mice for reasons other than notification 361 8 (b) Number infested by : (i) Rats 191 (ii) Mice 90 ■ The sewerage systems and disposal works are tested for rats and treated when necessary. The refuse tips were regularly treated for infestations by rodents and the number of infestations have been reduced as the result of improved methods of controlling and covering tips. Petroleum (Regulations) Acts, 1928 and 1936: These regulations are enforced by the Department and there are 69 licensed premises. The installation of new tanks is supervised and pressure tests undertaken. Frequent revisits are necessary to ensure compliance with the Regulations, The Fire Authority has continued to give invaluable help and guidance and their co-operation is appreciated. Notices were served on the owners or occupiers of eight licensed premises and the majority were complied with immediately. The main items stipulated in the notices were:— 1. Testing of tanks over 20 years old. 2. Checking of electrical equipment. 3. Display of notices. 4. Securing of the ventilation pipes.