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Tottenham 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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those approved by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Sewer treatments were carried out during the months of April/
May and October/November.
Certain variations in the method of baiting were adopted
during the sewer treatment and it is expected that further modifications
will be introduced after certain investigations by the
Ministry technical staff are concluded.
Complaints from private dwelling and from business premises
have been dealt with and the use of Warfarin has continued.
| Poison take at Manholes | Treatment No. 23 April/May | Treatment No. 24 Oct/Nov. |
|---|---|---|
| Complete | - | - |
| Good | 198 | 120 |
| Snail | 319 | 432 |
| Nil | 503 | 438 |
| Estimated number of rats killed | 6,085 | 5,280 |
| Poison used | 2½% zinc phosphide | 10% arsenious oxide |
The following is a summary of dwelling houses and business
premises treated during 1956
(1) Dwelling houses 605
(2) Business and Factory premises 191
(3) Total charge for (2) above £ 129-5-6
Insect Pests
The use of 5% D. D. T. solution in an emulsion form has been
retained together with the application of DDT powder in certain
cases. This is found to be an efficient and a reasonably cheap
form of insecticide.
184 inspections prior to removal to Council
houses have been made on notification by the Housing Manager, and
disinfestation was required in seven cases.