Mice might be the smaller and cuter of the rodent pests you’re likely to find in your home, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less dangerous or destructive.
Like rats and squirrels, mice carry diseases that can spread to humans, including the Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, Salmonellosis and more. Mice can also spread parasites, including tapeworms, ticks, and fleas, which can infect pets and cause major health issues in your household.
In homes, mice can destroy furniture, cause structural damage and even set fires by chewing through electrical wires. These issues are even worse for business properties, as mice can chew expensive equipment. Mouse sightings could also damage your company’s reputation and get your business shut down until the mouse infestation is removed.
Whether you’re a business leader or homeowner, if you find signs of mouse activity, you need to remove them fast. It might be tempting to shriek when you see a mouse, but that will only confuse them! Instead, get professional mouse control from Pest In Peace. We operate throughout Cheshire and are ready to get rid of mice from your property. Call us on 07980 597423 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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How To Tell If You Have A Mouse Infestation
Common signs of mice include:
- Sightings: Seeing a mouse is the most obvious sign that you have an infestation. Mice are often mistaken for rats, but they are smaller and have thin, hairy tails.
- Mouse Droppings: Mice leave behind tiny pellets that look like grains of rice (see picture). They will leave them as they move around, so you’ll find them throughout your property.
- Mouse Urine: While you might not see puddles of urine, especially if you have carpets, you’ll probably smell the stench of ammonia that comes from mouse urine.
- Gnaw Marks: Like most rodents, mice have teeth that grow constantly, so they chew a lot to stop them from getting too long. Look out for marks on walls or wood, plastic and other hard materials around your home.
- Footprints: Check your attic for mouse footprints, as this area is usually dusty and will be the best place to see them clearly. Mouse footprints are usually less than half an inch long, with 4 toes on the front foot and 5 on the back. You might also see drag marks from where their tail is dragged behind them as they run through the dust.
- Nests: Mice will build their nest in safe, warm spaces such as attics, inside walls, behind furniture or in disused cupboards. In their natural habitat, these nests might be made from straw or leaves, but in your home, they’ll use almost anything, including fluff, pet hair, wood shavings and dust, to create comfortable nests for their pups.
Common Mouse Entry Points
Many people wonder: why are there mice in my house? While it could be the way you store food or because your house is dirty, the fact is that mice are opportunists.
If they find an entry point into your home, such as a hole in the brickwork, they’ll make the most of it. Equally, if you have plastic air vents, mice will chew their way through them to make their own path into your property.
Once inside, mice won’t leave on their own. Once they’ve found a warm, safe home with a plentiful food source, they will leave pheromone trails to encourage other mice to join them. Before you know it, one mouse will turn into a large infestation that’s both disgusting and impossible to live with.
The best way to manage mouse infestations is to ensure they don’t happen in the first place. That means acting fast. If you notice gnaw marks on your air vents or other signs of pest activity that could be mice, you need Pest In Peace. DIY mouse control products aren’t effective and might harm wildlife. At Pest In Peace, we’re RSPH level 2 certified, meaning we have access to mouse traps and rodenticides that aren’t available to the general public.
Our team can then mouse proof your property, using mesh covers to secure vents and cover holes that mice could use as entry points. We can also offer professional advice on how to reduce your chances of a future rodent infestation.
If the mice are already inside your home, you need us even more. Whatever your situation, call 07980 597423 to book mouse control from Cheshire’s leading experts.
