Mice
We most commonly encounter two types of mice in domestic and commercial environments: house mice and field mice. Both species can cause serious problems once they gain access to a property. Mice are unhygienic, highly resourceful, and extremely prolific breeders, meaning a small issue can quickly escalate into a widespread and difficult-to-control infestation.
For businesses, the presence of pests can have far-reaching consequences. Mouse infestations can damage brand reputation, lead to negative customer reviews, reduce employee morale, disrupt operations, and ultimately impact revenue and profitability. In addition, mice can cause significant property damage, contaminate stock, and pose potential health risks to staff and customers.
Fortunately, mice often leave behind clear and recognisable signs of activity, allowing infestations to be identified at an early stage. This enables us to act swiftly and efficiently, using modern, effective control methods. Full Guard provides comprehensive preventative and reactive mouse control, tailored to both domestic and commercial environments.
While DIY mouse control may appear to be a cost-effective solution, it is rarely successful. Incorrect pest identification, unsuitable products, or ineffective treatments often allow the problem to persist, leading to increased costs and the eventual need for professional intervention. Engaging expert pest control from the outset is the most effective and economical long-term solution.
INFESTATION IDENTIFICATION
Droppings
A single mouse can leave dozens of droppings in one night. They're small (about 3 to 8mm long), dark and scattered rather than piled together, and often turn up in cupboards and drawers, on worktops, behind appliances and along skirting boards.
Rub Marks
Mice use the same routes night after night, so the grease and dirt in their fur leave dark smudges along skirting boards, around pipes and at the edges of the gaps they squeeze through.
Scratching Noises
Mice are busiest after dark, so scratching, scurrying or gnawing at night is a common clue. The sounds usually come from inside walls, under the floor, above ceilings or up in the loft.
Mouse Prints
In dusty places such as lofts, cellars and garages, you may spot tiny footprints and thin tail trails. To see whether mice are still around, dust a light layer of flour or talc along a likely route and look for fresh prints the following morning.
Nests
Mice build nests from soft, shredded material such as paper, fabric and loft insulation. Favourite spots include lofts, wall and ceiling voids, the space beneath floorboards, behind kitchen appliances and inside airing cupboards.
Strong Smell
Mouse urine has a sharp, ammonia-like smell that gets stronger the nearer you are to where they're nesting. It can hang around long after the mice have gone, so affected areas need a thorough clean once the problem has been treated.
Different species of mice commonly found in the UK
House Mouse
Field Mouse
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