House mouse

Mice are particularly difficult to control because of the rate at which they breed and are able to colonize new areas.

In the event of infestation a 999 Pest Control will need to survey the area to determine the size of the colony and the most appropriate form of control.

Should poison baits be necessary they will be laid to ensure public/animal safety.

Call us now on 07775 801190 for help with mice control. 

 

Musculus domesticus

 

Common all over Britain the House Mouse lives in Urban and rural locations and as its name infers it likes to live in doors. The House mouse has become a master at exploiting environments created by man including, shops, offices homes and factories.

The House Mouse is reputed to be the second most numerous mammals in Earth (after man)The house mouse is a common domestic pest which will nest in partitions, under floors and behind wall boarding. Mice are most active at night and will range over a very small area if food is plentiful. They are less dependent on water and will normally obtain sufficient moisture from their food. Mice, like rats, can be a hazard to health. They can be responsible for the spread of disease through their droppings and urine. Mice will also cause structural damage to property by gnawing through woodwork, wires, pipes and household items.

Mice have been known to cause electrical  fires

Pest concerns

Mice are serious health risks to man especially in kitchens, food preparation and storage areas and where they come into contact with children and older people.

Mice are known to be responsible for spreading numerous very serious diseases which can cause harm and even kill people these include;

  • Salmonella - a serious food poisoning bacteria - mice are inquisitive and will leave droppings and urine trails on food surfaces, utensils and crockery as they forage in kitchens and cupboards for food.
  • Leptospirosis – also known as Leptospiral jaundice - is transmitted via rodent urine, infecting people through contact with contaminated liquids or food.  
  • Hantavirus – this virus can to contracted through contact with mouse droppings, with an incubation period of up to 4 weeks before symptoms can appear.
  • Lyme disease – is caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) which is carried by some mice. If a tick feeds on an infected rodent and then bites a person the bacteria can be transferred.

Other concerns

  • Mice as with all Rodents have incisor teeth which continue to grow all of their life. Mice need to gnaw regularly to keep their teeth worn down/sharp and usable.
  • Mice will chew on almost anything softer than their teeth and will damage wood, plastics, cardboard and soft furnishings.
  • Mice will chew electrical cables and have been known to cause electrical fires.

Control

Mice are particularly difficult to control because of the rate at which they breed and are able to colonize new areas.

In the event of infestation a 999 Pest Control will need to survey the area to determine the size of the colony and the most appropriate form of control. Should poison baits be necessary they will be laid to ensure public/animal safety.