'Rodine' rat poison, Scotland, 1948-1950

Made:: 1948-1950 in Perth

Boxed tin of "Rodine" rat poison, by Thomas Harley Ltd

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Boxed tin of "Rodine" rat poison, by Thomas Harley Ltd
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Boxed tin of "Rodine" rat poison, by Thomas Harley Ltd., Perth, Scotland, 1948-1950

Rats have long been associated with disease and public health problems and various methods have been devised to trap or poison them.

The active ingredient in this rat poison is highly toxic yellow phosphorous, which is commonly used in pest control – the poison swiftly and fatally dehydrates the rats. Phosphorous can be lethal to humans if swallowed. The box has recommendations from satisfied customers to inspire confidence in the product.

Details

Category:: Public Health & Hygiene

Object Number:: 1984-653

Materials:: iron, cardboard and paper

Measurements:: overall: 19 mm x 78 mm x 78 mm, .08kg
tin: 17 mm 75 mm, .08kg

type:: rat poison

credit:: British Museum (Natural History)

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