Pest Control - Mice

 What are Mice?

Mice are small rodents that can be a big problem if they are given the chance.  Mice can chew through wires, cupboard doors, floorboards, and can be a serious threat to your health as they carry diseases such as Salmonella.  If there is a way into your home then they will find it as they can squeeze through tiny gaps - sometimes even in cavity walls.

 

Signs of Mice

Mice can often remain unnoticed until there is a big infestation, but there are several warning signs that can help you detect them.  It’s also a good idea to check the areas that mice like to frequent for signs of rodent activity - such as in garden sheds, lofts, airing cupboards, utility rooms, and behind appliances such as cookers and washers.

 

l Mouse droppings - these are very small and are usually black.

l Nests - often made from shredded paper or material.

l Sounds of movement or scratching during the night - usually from inside walls or under floorboards

l Strong scent of ammonia from their urine.

l Small holes that weren’t there before.

l Electrical wires being chewed.

 

How to Remove Mice

Although it might be tempting to dry to deal with the problem yourself by setting traps or laying poison it is far better to call a pest control service and get a professional to do the job for you.  Trying to deal with mice yourself could just end up leading to bigger problems - such as dead mice under floorboards if you tried to use poison - and you could never be fully certain that you had managed to remove all of the rodents.

 

Dispatch Pest Control offers mouse trapping and removal services and by calling us we will deal with the problem quickly and efficiently, meaning that you don’t need to worry about it any more.