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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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RODENT CONTROL
During the year 460 complaints were received. Three hundred
and nineteen of these dealt with rat infestations and 141 with mice
infestations.
The following table shows that since last year rat complaints, increased whilst mice complaints decreased slightly.
| Premises from which complaints have been received | Premises where infestation was confirmed | Premises where infestation was not confirmed | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1951 | 1950 | 1951 | 1950 | 1951 | |
| Rats | 229 | 319 | 162 | 229 | 67 | 90 |
| Mice | 164 | 141 | 146 | 130 | 18 | 11 |
| Total | 393 | 460 | 308 | 359 | 85 | 101 |
Resulting from these complaints, rats were found at 164
additional premises.
Rats were found in and around places where poultry was kept
in 46 cases. This figure represents 14.4% of the infestations.
45