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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
Stoke Newington 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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RODENT CONTROL
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses | All Other Premises. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Properties | 24 | 11,267 | 1,865 | 13,156 |
| Properties inspected: | ||||
| (a) After notification | 8 | 377 | 37 | 422 |
| (b) Survey | 1 | 26 | 2 | 29 |
| (c) For other reasons | — | — | 651 | 651 |
| Properties infested by: | ||||
| (a) Rats (major) | — | — | — | — |
| (minor) | 3 | 82 | 7 | 92 |
| (b) Mice (major) | — | — | — | — |
| (minor) | 4 | 270 | 30 | 304 |
| Properties treated | 7 | 352 | 37 | 396 |
The Council's sewers were treated twice during the year in accordance with the recommendation
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Details are as follows
Treatment No.25
| Period of Treatment | 14th to 29th April, 1957 |
| No. of manholes baited | 268 |
| No. showing complete "takes" | 111 |
| No. showing prebait "take" | 149 |
| Estimated Kill | 1,005 |
| Bait Base and Poison used | Sausage Rusk and Zinc Phosphide |
Treatment No.26
| Period of Treatment | 14th to 23rd October, 1957 |
| No. of manholes baited | 258 |
| No. showing complete "takes" | 153 |
| No. showing prebait "take" | 175 |
| Estimated Kill | 1,410 |
| Bait Base and poison used | Sausage Rusk and Zinc Phosphide |