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
Mice produce around 50 to 80 droppings a night, small and dark (approx. 3-8 mm in length), scattered randomly. Check inside or on cupboard tops or along skirting.
Rub Marks
Grease and dirt on their bodies brush against walls,
floors and skirting on regular routes, and there will be dark smears around holes or around corners.
Scratching Noises
You tend to hear mice at night when they are most active. Listen for noises between partition walls, under floorboards, in false ceilings, basements and lofts.
Mouse Prints
Dusty environments such as unused lofts and basements can show up rodent tracks and tail marks.
To check for activity, sprinkle flour, talcum powder or china clay and check the next day for fresh tracks.
Nests
Mice line their nests using easy-to-shred and/or soft materials. Check lofts, suspended ceilings, cavity walls, under floorboards and behind fridges, under stoves and in airing cupboards.
Strong Smell
Mice urinate frequently and their wee has a strong ammonia-like smell. The stronger the smell the closer you are to mice activity. This smell can linger for a long time (even after an infestation has been removed).
Different species of mice commonly found in the UK
House Mouse
Field Mouse
Goodnature Humane Traps
Goodnature Traps are Full Guard's favourite.
The A24 automatic mouse trap is designed specifically to target mice and rats. It is humane, fully automated and toxin-free.
​Capable of dispatching 24 mice without the need for resetting, we are able to deal with the most prolific infestation in the shortest possible time.
Hard to predict, mice eat very small amounts from a wide range of food sources. Goodnature's engineered chocolate formula has proven incredibly effective attracting mice, and
we at Full Guard have to agree as we have had fantastic results.
