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Stoke Newington 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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31.
RODENT CONTROL
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses | All Other Premises | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of properties | 32 | 12,018 | 1,611 | 13,661 |
| Properties inspected: | ||||
| (a) After notification | 1 | 445 | 42 | 488 |
| (b) Survey | - | - | - | - |
| (c) For other reasons | - | - | 605 | 605 |
| Properties infested by: | ||||
| (a) Rats (major) | - | - | - | - |
| (minor) | - | 33 | 6 | 39 |
| (b) Mice (major) | - | - | - | - |
| (minor) | 1 | 339 | 25 | 365 |
| Properties treated | 1 | 372 | 31 | 404 |
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. 31
Period of Treatment
No. of manholes baited
No. showing complete "takes"
No. showing prebait "take"
Bait Base and Poison used
11th to 26th April, 1960
297
53
105
Pinhead oatmeal, Technical white
oil, Castor sugar and Paranitro-phenol,
Warfarin No.5
Treatment No.32
Period of Treatment
No. of manholes baited
No. showing complete "takes"
No. showing prebait "take"
Bait Base and Poison used
17th October to 1st November, 1960
293
71
96
Pinhead oatmeal, Technical white
oil, Castor sugar and Paranitro-phenol,
Warfarin No.5