Effective Mice Control Methods
Out of the two most common species of rodent pests, rats and mice, the latter is often considered the least scary. While mice might be smaller, that doesn’t mean they’re not an irritating pest that can quickly cause damage to your property and disturbance for your family or business.
Mice can spread diseases and bacteria, and they can easily contaminate human food in their search for something to eat. Also, their droppings and urine can leave an unwelcoming stench in your home.
For businesses, a mouse problem can be a disaster, as their presence could get your premises shut down until the issue is resolved and have long-term repercussions on your reputation. In the short term, mice can damage your equipment and stock, which can seriously impact your bottom line, so you need expert commercial pest control services.
Thankfully, Riddex Pest Control is here to help homes and businesses throughout Bradford, Batley, Horsforth, Shipley and the surrounding area. Our focus is on fast, effective mouse control to keep these tenacious rodents away from your home, business, family, pets and furniture.
Contact us, and we’ll get to work removing mice from your home or business. We don’t just treat the infestation; we’ll also seal up any holes that act as entry points and advise you on how to store food safely to keep it out of reach of mice and other pests.
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How To Identify A Mouse Infestation
As mice are nocturnal and like to nest in attics or inside walls, they can be difficult to see. They are slightly braver than rats, but they’re still unlikely to seek out humans. Thankfully, there are some key signs of mouse activity, including:
- Mouse Droppings: Mice defecate as they move around, so they will leave a lot of small, black or dark brown pellets throughout your property.
- A Strong Ammonia Smell: Mouse urine smells like ammonia, and if you have a large infestation, you may have a strong stench in your house.
- Smear Marks: Mice have greasy fur, so they can often leave marks on your walls, furniture and skirting boards.
- Gnaw Marks: Like all rodents, mice have incisors that never stop growing, meaning they chew almost constantly and may leave marks on furniture, walls and soft materials such as wood or plastic throughout your home.
- Mouse Prints: Mice have four toes on their front feet and five on their back feet, so if you see prints like this in dust, it’s a sure sign of a mouse infestation.
A few sightings can quickly develop into a major mouse infestation because mice breed quickly, and female mice can get pregnant again almost immediately after giving birth. So, if you think you have mice, call 07706 674706 today.
The Importance Of Professional Mouse Control
Mice spread disease and parasites such as fleas or ticks, as well as being incredibly destructive. As such, it’s important that you’re proactive.
While it might seem like a good idea to save money and carry out DIY mouse control, this can cost more money in the long run, as you will probably not be able to get rid of your pest problem.
That’s because the mouse traps and rodenticides you buy from shops aren’t enough to stop a mouse infestation. Mice can get through a gap as small as 10mm (about the size of a pea), and they can be incredibly tenacious.
Leaving out poisons for them can cause issues with local wildlife, so the best way to safely remove mice is to work with experts like us.
If you want to get rid of mice from your Bradford-based home, garden or business, then you need Riddex. Not only do we remove mouse infestations, but we also carry out mice prevention to ensure they can’t come back by sealing any gaps. We can also advise you to store your food in metal or glass containers to cut off their food source.
Our team have experience removing birds, insects and other pests, so whatever issue you’re facing, we can identify the species and remove them to improve safety and reduce risks for your home or business. Call 07706 674706 to book a visit and get your mice infestation under control.