Domestic And Residential Mouse Control Throughout Swindon
Mice might look cute and small, but once they invade your home or business premises, they can be just as dangerous as rats and squirrels.
Like other rodents, mice have long front teeth with no roots, meaning they never stop growing. To keep them short, mice have to chew almost constantly, meaning you’ll soon see fresh gnaw marks throughout your property. If you don’t remove mice promptly, they can cause structural damage and increase your risk of an electrical fire, as they like to chew through cables.
As well as damaging your property, mice can also spread diseases to humans, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis and Salmonellosis. If you don’t store food correctly, then mice can contaminate it in their search for something to eat. Large infestations can quickly become health risks, particularly to the elderly, the very young and those with a compromised immune system.
While one mouse might not seem too scary, it can leave behind pheromone trails to entice other mice to join them once they’ve found a good source of food and shelter. Also, mice reproduce incredibly quickly, so it won’t take long for a few mice to become a major problem.
If mice manage to enter your home or business, then Mission Pest is the perfect partner. Covering Swindon and the South West, we use the best mouse control techniques and tools to ensure the infestation is gone for good. Call 01793379333 to book your mouse control treatment today.
Effective Mouse Control Throughout Swindon
The Difference Between Mice And Rats
When you see a rodent scurrying through your property, it’s easy to panic and just assume it’s a rat. However, it might be a mouse, and it can help to know the difference so you can get the right support quickly.
The most common species of mouse usually found in UK homes is the house mouse. House mice are grey, brown or black in colour, and look similar to rats but are smaller in size. The main difference between the two species is their tails. Mice have thin, long tails covered in thin hairs and coming to a tapered point. Rats have a thick, stubby, hairless tail.
Additionally, if you see a small rodent and aren’t sure if it’s a rat or a mouse, look at its feet. Baby rats are often mistaken for mice because of their small size, but their feet look disproportionally large compared to their bodies. Mice have four toes on the front foot and five on the back and their feet will be directly in proportion to their bodies.
Both rodents are nocturnal, but mice are braver than rats and more likely to venture into new places. Rats are neophobic, meaning they’re terrified of unknown objects, meaning they can be harder to catch. That’s why it’s important that your pest control provider knows what species of rodent pest you have before they can carry out their work.
If you’re still not sure if you need rat or mouse pest control, contact us. Our mice control experts can identify the type of pest problem you’re dealing with for you and eradicate the issue quickly and effectively. You’ll speed up the process of removing your mouse infestation if you already know you have mice, but it’s not essential.
How Mission Pest Control Controls Mice
Mice are destructive, irritating pests that pose health risks and cause significant disruption to your life if they find their way into your home. They can interrupt your sleep and irritate your pets, so if you find mice in your home, you need to make sure you’re proactive and call in the experts.
For businesses, particularly restaurants and healthcare providers, a mouse infestation can quickly become a major catastrophe that shuts down your premises and irreparably harms your reputation. With our commercial pest control services, you can prevent mice from entering your business property. Our team can close gaps and carry out a thorough inspection regularly to reduce your risk of a mouse problem.
Mouse populations are at their highest during Autumn and Winter when mice are cold and seek shelter. However, a mouse infestation can occur throughout the year, so you need to be vigilant and watch out for signs of mouse activity, such as gnaw marks, small footprints, the smell of ammonia and mouse droppings, which look like dark brown grains of rice.
When you call Mission Pest Control, we’ll provide a fast response and aim to send an experienced pest controller to your property as soon as possible. They will identify the pest, and if it is a mouse infestation, they will use cutting-edge traps and mouse control equipment that’s only available to RSPH Level 2 Certified experts like us.
