London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hampstead 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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Records for each treatment were tabulated as follows:—
| January. | June. | |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bait and poison used—2½ per cent. zinc phosphide, 4 ozs. sausage rusk. | ||
| (2) Number of manholes baited | 602 | 634 |
| (3) Number of manholes showing prebait take | 463 | 454 |
| (4) Number of manholes showing complete prebait take (on one or both days) | 189 | 132 |
| (5) Estimated kill (vide Ministry of Agriculture formula) | 2,175 | 1,955 |
This work is carried out by the Borough Engineer's staff assisted by
the two rat-catchers.
The total number of visits paid to premises by the rat-catchers was
2,360. In addition, visits are paid by the Sanitary Inspectors to those
premises where infestation may be due to faulty drains and the necessary
tests are made. The Sanitary Inspectors are also responsible for serving
notices in respect of any necessary rat-proofing of premises, chicken
houses, etc., and giving advice to residents on these matters.