Pesticide usage in Scotland: Rodenticide use by Local Authorities 2023
This report presents the results of a survey of rodenticide use by local authorities in domestic, industrial and agricultural settings in Scotland during 2023.
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ONS Earnings and hours worked, place of residence by local authority:Table 8
Contact
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