Signs Of Mouse Activity To Look Out For
Mice might be the smallest rodent pest you’re likely to encounter in the UK, but they still leave their mark on your property. Like rats and squirrels, mice have teeth that never stop growing and have to gnaw regularly to keep them down.
As a result, the most common sign of mouse activity, aside from a mouse sighting, is chew marks. You might see bite marks on walls, doors, furniture and other items throughout your property. Mice are good climbers and can reach even high shelves, meaning they can easily contaminate food and even cause fires if they bite through live wiring.
Another sign of mice is urine or faeces. Mouse droppings are dark brown to black in colour and around 3-6mm in length, making them look like grains of black rice. Mice carry diseases that can spread to humans, such as Hantavirus, Leptospirosis and Salmonellosis, so if you notice any droppings or smell ammonia and believe that mouse urine is present, it’s important that you act fast.
Putting down mouse traps isn’t enough to remove a mouse infestation from your property. Mice are clever pests, so you need to understand their behaviour and use the right mouse traps, bait and equipment to get rid of them for good. For a large infestation, you might find that you can’t remove mice faster than they breed, meaning the problem will remain even after you’ve carried out your DIY mouse control treatment. Also, if you put down poison without using an enclosed trap, you could harm non-target animals, such as pets and wildlife.
That’s why the best solution is always to work with the experts. The team at LPPC Environmental has you covered with our professional mouse treatments. Our team can eradicate mice effectively and then provide expert advice and pest proofing to prevent mice from returning. We understand how distressing mice can be, so we respond quickly to all mouse control call-outs. Contact us today to book your professional mouse removal treatment.
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Effective Mouse Control For Homes And Businesses
A rodent infestation can be dangerous for homes and businesses throughout Aberdeen and the UK. Mice eat almost everything, including human food, so unless you store food in animal-proof glass or metal containers, they are likely to eat and contaminate it. Mice often crawl through small spaces, such as cavity walls or under floorboards, and if they get stuck and die, the dead rodents can cause a health hazard and a bad smell.
For businesses in particular, mice can cause expensive and irreparable damage to more than just your property, equipment and stock. A mouse sighting can damage your reputation permanently, making it hard to attract either staff or customers to what they might consider to be an unsafe and unhygienic organisation. Companies in sectors such as food production or healthcare might even face investigations and fines if a mouse infestation isn’t dealt with promptly, as bacteria from mice can cause major health risks.
Help is at hand from our expert team. LPPC Environmental applies an innovative approach that helps us control mice effectively and ensure that they can’t return. Our focus is on the root cause of the infestation, whether it is on or off-site. Our team can remove the mice at the source, or carry out pest proofing, to ensure that the rodents can’t return, without harming the local habitat and other species. By dealing with the source of the problem, not just the mice we notice, we’ll be able to create a safe, pest-free environment.
Large business sites, such as transport hubs, warehouses and factories, might require ongoing pest control solutions. Our team are based in Aberdeen, but LPPC Environmental can attend sites throughout the UK. Call 08000 025 785 to book your site survey and find out more about our range of pest control solutions.
What Mouse Species Live In The UK?
There are 4 main species of mouse found in the UK. The most common is the house mouse, which is what most people imagine when discussing mice. House mice are greyish brown in colour, with compact bodies and thin, hairy tails. There is also the wood mouse, the yellow-necked mouse, and the harvest mouse.
How Long Do Mice Live?
In the wild, mice can live anywhere between 6 months and 2 years, depending on the availability of shelter and food. Also, if there are lots of predators in the area, then this can shorten the lifespan of mice considerably and lead them to seek shelter inside homes and business premises.
Why Are There Mice In My House?
Mice make their way inside because they are looking for shelter and a reliable food source. Additionally, if there are holes in the exterior, such as gaps in brickwork or badly fitted plastic air vents, then mice will have convenient entry points. If they explore your property and find it comfortable, they will build nests inside and start breeding, causing a mouse infestation that can be difficult to remove.
How Long Does Mouse Control Take?
It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to get rid of mice completely, depending on the size of the property and how many mice are already on-site. Our team will carry out a survey of the site prior to providing treatment and will discuss how long the project will take.
What Is The Fastest Way To Get Rid Of Mice?
The fastest and most effective way to remove mice from your property is to work with experienced pest control providers like LPPC Environmental. Our team can quickly carry out effective mouse treatments and then block entry points to ensure that the mice can’t return. By managing the mouse problem at the source, we can reduce the chances of a future infestation.
