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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
Kingston upon Thames 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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PEST CONTROL - STATISTICAL STATEMENT
1. Number of properties in district 58,782
2. (a) Total number of properties (including nearby premises)
inspected following notification 2,455
(b) Number infested by ( i) Rats 996
(ii) Mice 130
3. (a) Total number of properties inspected for rats and/or
mice for reasons other than notification 308
(b) Number infested by ( i) Rats 56
(ii ) Mice 1
4. Complaints received:
Rats 1,264
Mice 137
Squirrels 44
Pigeons 41
Wasps/Bees 288
Other insects 165