London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Tottenham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
This page requires JavaScript
41
Rodent Control.
Rodent control continues to be carried out in accordance with
the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' approved methods.
Block control is operated on all possible occasions and, in conjunction
with the treatment, drains and sewers are tested.
Maintenance treatments have again been carried out in the
Corporation sewers—these during the months of May-June and
November-December.
Sewer maintenance—Results of baiting in Manholes.
| Type of take. | 9th Treatment. | 10th Treatment. |
|---|---|---|
| Small poison take | 233 | 189 |
| Good poison take | 195 | 156 |
| Complete poison take | 117 | 284 |
| No poison take | 566 | 481 |
| Total number of manholes baited | 1,111 | 1,110 |
| Estimated number of rats killed | 3,822 | 6,723 |
Summary of Dwelling-houses and Business Premises treated
during 1949.
(1) Dwelling-houses 689
(2) Business and Factory Premises 101
(3) Total charged for (2) above £60 7s. 4d.