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The Memorandum further says:—"In view
of likely migration, medical officers of health and
inspectors of nuisances, as well as private persons,
should make enquiries at intervals, and should
submit suspected rats found dead or ill for bacteriological
examination."
Summarised, the recommendations are:—
1st—Persistently and systematically destroy
all rats.
2nd—Remove and obliterate their nests, burrows,
and habitual haunts.
3rd—Make each dwelling, as far as practicable,
rat-proof, and remove all known
harbourage for rats in or near dwellings.
4th—At the same time do not allow waste
food (whether for human beings,
chickens, or other animals) to accumulate
in or about the house.
The House Fly.
The house fly holds a very strong position as
to the spread of disease. With him I would
certainly couple the common blow fly, as he is a
bigger fellow, stronger, and travels further. The
tendency of the fly is to visit manure heaps or collections
of any sort of filth when available, and
also in turn to pay attention to our food supplies
if permitted, especially visits of inspection and
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