Mice – Frequently Asked Questions

Why are mice pests?

Mice are very disruptive rodents who have the ability to create havoc throughout your full property. Due to the fact that they can squeeze through the tiniest of holes, gaps or crevices, allowing them to move anywhere. Mice cause damages, as they constantly gnaw on skirting boards, flooring boards, underfloor structures, heating, pipes and installation. All of which are expensive to repair or replace. In worst cases mice can chew through electric cables, which has potential to be a fire risk and set fire to your home.

Mice also leave a lot of excrement behind, which is unhygienic and causes health risks. In addition, mice can easily spread diseases. They are also known to urinate on items which is often undetectable to the human eye.

How do I get rid of mice?

Although there is traps and chemicals which can be commercially bought, these are not strong enough methods to successfully eliminate an infestation. You do require specialist technicians to eradicate your infestation and install proper preventative measures to stop a re-infestation.

Where would I find mice within my property?

Mice are found within kitchens, utility rooms, basements, attics, garages and inside walls. Liverpool Pest Control recommends that you look under or behind any flooring boards, skirting boards, household appliances and under sinks.

How do I know if I have mice?

Liverpool Pest Control advises you to look out for the following signs:

• There will be a lot of noise created from mice, as they will be scurrying around and scratching mostly at night.
• You will see small, dark excrement droppings or grease marks alongside and behind skirting board and cupboards. Also behind household appliances, such as fridges, washing machines and cookers.
• Scratching marks to any skirting boards, any small holes, gaps and crevices throughout your property.
• A strong ammonia like smell will be created from mice excrement.
• Visibly seeing a mouse within your property.
• You may find that any food left lying around may disappear.

Liverpool Pest Control advises you that if you detect any of these signs, please call our offices to speak to one of our experts who can advise you further and schedule you in for visit, at a time that’s convenient to you.

How do I get rid of a mouse infestation?

Although there is traps and chemicals which can be commercially bought, these are not strong enough methods to successfully eliminate an infestation. You do require specialist technicians to eradicate your infestation and install proper preventative measures to stop a re-infestation.

What should I know about mice?

• Mice can pose as health risks, as they have potential to carry over 200 diseases.
• Mice excrement: they can produce over 100 droppings per day.
• Mice can eat a lot and over 20 times per day.
• Mice can bite.
• Female mice reproduce at two months old.
• Mice can reproduce with a gestation period over 20 days and give birth to 14 off spring.

Due to these facts, it is vital to note their breeding rate and if you suspect a mouse within your property it would only take a matter of weeks before you had a heavy infestation.

Prevention

Liverpool Pest Control recommends you do the following to your property or business premises, in order to eliminate the chance of an infestation.

• Inspect the interior and exterior foundations all the way around your premises.
• If you detect any holes, gaps or crevices that are 2 centimetres or larger, we recommend that these entry points need to be filled in and repaired sufficiently.
• Clean away any rodent excrement or nesting that is visible. Whilst doing so we strongly recommend that any individual wears protective gloves and a respirator. This method of caution will help to prevent you from any risks to your health.
• In addition to any holes presented, please check all doors and windows, their edges and frames. If any seals are damaged or window panes are broken, we recommend these are replace immediately or covered over sufficiently.
• If there is any gnawing damage to the bottom of doors, it is advisable to attach a metal kick plate and this will prevent further damage. Furthermore, if the plate is installed initially this should prevent any damage and eliminate the chance of any mice being able to crawl under the door.
• It is very important to remove or clear away any food or water sources that are lying around and readily available. This is regards to the interior and exterior of your property.
• Remove any bin bags lying around on the floor and place them in the bin with the lid closed. Preferably keep any bins as far away as possible to the structure of your premises.
• Collect and remove any fallen fruits or nuts from trees within your garden, and if unwanted place them within a closed bin.
• This also goes for any pet food or water. At Liverpool Pest Control we recommend that you feed your pets in the morning and remove any unwanted food once they have finished. In addition, as a preventative caution do not leave any pet food out overnight.
• One extra preventative caution would be to eliminate any bird feeds from your property, as fallen seeds can encourage mice to your property.
• Inspect your garden and trim back any hedges, bushes or trees that are touching your property. This is advised as rodents have the potential to use them as pathways onto and into your property and by trimming back and exposing the soil at the roots, this will eliminate rodent harbourage areas.
• Continuously maintain your lawn and cut your grass short.
• Any logs or wood piles outside, it is advisable to store them away from the structure of the property.
• Check for any leaking pipes and drains and repair them is they require it.

Do you provide a service for a mouse infestation at all hours?

Yes, Liverpool Pest Control offers a service which provides highly, trained, qualified professional technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who is at risk of a mouse infestation?

Any premises, especially properties that have greater food sources available. By contacting Liverpool Pest Control and following our recommended before and after advise this will help to deter mouse from disrupting your premises.