Do you need an effective mouse control provider in London for a mouse related problem?
Are you experiencing scratching and squeaking under floorboards, behind walls or ceilings? Can you smell a distinctive ammonia type of scent? Have you seen small dark droppings? Found shredded paper, wood shavings, etc? If you are experiencing any of these signs you could have a mouse problem! Contact us for a professional mouse control service in London or advice on how to solve a related problem.
What are house mice?
- 7.5-10 cm in length
- 5-10 cm tail length
- 10-25g in weight
- Hairless on ears and tail
Mice are small rodents that are best identified for their smaller size than that of a rat and their hairless ears and tail. Mice breed all year long and with a gestation period of 20 days with a litter of up to 12, there can quickly be an infestation of mice.
The most widely distributed pest in London is the mouse and they can be found anywhere. Mice can be found in residential or commercial properties; cafés, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, clubs, bars, offices, gardens, clothing shops, embassies, schools, yachts, and museums. All these scenarios in London’s capital requires unique pest control methodology in oder to be successful.
Why do I have mice?
Having mice is a common occurrence in London with 80% of all homes in London experiencing a mouse problem at some point. Reasons for experiencing a mice infestation can be varied including cold weather and flooding (mice will look for somewhere to live) or the availability of food (mice need something to eat). The most common place a mouse will visit is in the kitchen and often people notice that their food has been nibbled.
Why are mice a pest?
Mice are not only a nuisance with the mess and smell that they create but they also pose a health risk. Mouse droppings and urine that do not get cleaned away from food preparation, food consumption and food storage areas can cause problems to humans. Diseases can be transferred through direct contact with mice. House mice spread Salmonella, Murine typhus, and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.
Mice cause damage to the property also by gnawing through furniture, floors and electric cables. When mice bite electric cables house fires have been caused! You can see why London residents need to get some form of mouse control quickly, it is so important.
Any mouse infestation in London needs controlling quickly because it can rapidly explode without proper mouse control treatment as mice numbers will rapidly increase.
How do I get rid of mice?
With 80% of all residential properties at some point having a mouse problem it can be difficult to protect yourself from mice and even more difficult to successfully remove mice.
The best way to control a mouse problem in London is with an expert pest company based locally to London’s central areas. We can offer advice on how to protect your property and come up with a bespoke action plan that best suits your mice problem. Keeping food storage, preparation and consumption areas and waste storage areas clean along with your property’s plumbing being well maintained and properly sealed are good ways to start protecting your property from mice.
Read our blog here on why your current mice control isn’t working.
Are you looking for effective mice control? If so, then you have come to the right place as we offer a variety of pest control services. As you would expect from London’s most popular pest professionals, our expert services include complete control of all types of pests.
