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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

Finchley 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]

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RODENT CONTROL
During the year 393 complaints were received. Of these, 229
were of rats and 164 of mice.

Table: The following table shows that since last year complaints of rats have slightly increased, while of mice, there was an increase of nearly 50%.

The following table shows that since last year complaints of rats have slightly increased, while of mice, there was an increase of nearly 50%.

Premises from which complaints have been receivedPremises where infestation was confirmedPremises where infestation was not confirmed
194919501949195019491950
Rats2262291531627367
Mice114164971461718
Total3403932503089085

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In addition, resulting from these complaints received, rats
were found at 72 other premises.
Rats were found in and around places where poultry was kept
in 52 cases. This figure represents 22.2% of the infestations.
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