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
Wood Green 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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were made to the adjoining Council allotments for evidence of the
presence of rates.
The sewers were treated on two occasions for the control of
rats during the year and 672 manholes were baited. The baiting
consisted of two unpoisoned baits on alternate days, followed by
a poisoned bait. For the purpose of sewer treatment the Borough
is divided into ten small areas and two gangs of two men each
occupy just over three weeks in carrying out the treatment.
Co-operation is sought from the Borough Engineer's and Surveyor's
Department in this connection. Record sheets are kept of each
visit and a return made to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food after each treatment. The following is a copy of the
results of both treatments:-
| No. of Manholes | Manholes Showing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-bait take | Complete Pre-bait take | Complete Poison take | Part Poison take | ||
| April/ May | 672 | 322 | 117 | 0 | 301 |
| Oct./ Nov. | 672 | 371 | 195 | 0 | 313 |
Ponds and Rubbish Dumps
These are regularly inspected with the object of preventing
the breeding of insect pests. The pond in White Hart Lane is
emptied and cleansed periodically by the Borough Engineer and
Surveyor's Department, whilst that at Alexandra Palace is supervised
by the Alexandra Palace Trustees.
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