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Stoke Newington 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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29.
RODENT CONTROL
| No. of properties | Local Authority 31 | Dwelling Houses 12,215 | All Other Premises 1,612 | Total 13,858 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properties inspected: | ||||
| (a) After notification | 1 | 504 | 52 | 557 |
| (b) Survey | - | - | - | - |
| (c) For other reasons | - | - | 680 | 680 |
| Properties infested by: | ||||
| (a) Rats (major) | - | - | - | |
| (minor) | - | 137 | 13 | 150 |
| (b) Mice (major) | - | - | - | |
| (minor) | 1 | 357 | 46 | 403 |
| Properties treated | 1 | 494 | 59 | 554 |
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.33
Period of Treatment - 13th to 28th April, 1961
No. of manholes baited - 297
No. showing complete "takes" - 81
No. showing prebait "take" - 111
Bait Base and Poison used - Pinhead oatmeal, Technical white
oil, Castor sugar and Paranitro-phenol,
Warfarin No.5
Treatment No.34
Period of Treatment - 23rd October to 8th November, 1961.
No. of manholes baited - 293
No. showing complete "takes" - 85
No. showing prebait "take" - 132
Bait Base and Poison used - Pinhead oatmeal, Technical white
oil, Castor sugar and Paranitro-phenol,
Warfarin No.5