London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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PEST CONTROL - STATISTICAL SUMMARY
1. Number of properties in district 60,674
2. (a) Total number of properties (including nearby-
premises) inspected following notification 2,142
(b) Number infested by (i) Rats 573
(ii) Mice 255
3. (a) Total number of properties inspected for rats
and/or mice for reasons other than notification. 209
(b) Number infested by (i) Rats 118
(ii) Mice 24
4. Complaints received:
Rats 1,068
Mice 231
Squirrels 66
Pigeons 50
Wasps/Bees 299
Other Insects 194