Mice Control

Mice are tactile, agile and curious little creatures. Unfortunately, finding them in your home or business can be scary. They can spread diseases, damage your property, contaminate your food and bring fleas into the home. Implementing effective mice control solutions is the best way to keep you and your family safe.

Mice do not hibernate for the winter and are active all year round, reproducing up to 10 times per year! What starts as a small problem can multiply rapidly, leading to an entire infestation. With mice living up to 18 months, your unwanted lodgers could be around for a very long time!

How Can Tornado Pest Control Help? 

We are experts in mice control and extermination, with our services covering the Doncaster area. Please visit our pricing page for information on our rate, available payment methods and call-out fees.

To actively tackle your mice problem, we need to work quickly and identify all entry points and nests. 

Identify Entry Points 

Mice can enter your property via garage door seals, holes around pipes, plumbing, loft spaces and doors/ windows. At Tornado Pest Control, we will conduct a full property inspection to identify all access points for mice to successfully tackle your rodent problem. Once these points have been identified, we will use a combination of stainless steel mesh and rapid-set concrete to cover vents and holes and block access. 

Extermination 

We use a plethora of equipment and non-toxic bait traps to catch the mice and eradicate them from your home or business. 

We may choose to use professional rodenticide inside your property but only if absolutely necessary. 

For effective Mice Control and Extermination, please call us at 07377995318 for your free quote.

Signs of a Mouse Infestation 

You are probably looking at this page because you have seen a mouse in your home and are trying to understand if you have an infestation. Some common signs of a mouse infestation are; 

Mice Droppings 

Mouse droppings are black and generally the size of rice, with one mouse producing up to 80 dropping per day! Common areas in your home where you can find these droppings include; roof spaces, in the kitchen or around central heating boilers. Try looking behind your kickboards in the kitchen or the back of a cupboard to see if you can see any mouse activity. If you identify a lot of droppings, this is a definite sign that you have a home infestation which needs addressing. 

Sebum 

Sebum is the name given to the greasy coating found on a mouse’s fur; this is made up of dirt and oil. This oil is left behind on your walls as they travel through your home. Mice and other rodents do not have excellent eyesight; therefore, they use their sense of touch to navigate their way. This means they will walk against walls, cupboards, doors and furniture to scavenge food. 

Other mice will follow this sebum trail and use this route of passage. The darker the sebum trail, the higher the traffic, so if you see a dark brown grease mark, there is a very high chance of an infestation. This sebum will attract other mice, so it is essential to clean this up as soon as you notice the oily marks.

Strong Ammonia Smell 

One of the first signs of a mouse problem is the stench. Mouse urine has a powerful, ammonia-like smell which may be stronger in enclosed areas such as cabinets, drawers or near baseboards. Maybe you have noticed a musky scent recently and had no idea where it came from? Try looking around your floors and cabinets to see if you can see crusty yellow marks. Mouse urine can mix with grime and dust and leave behind visible urine trails.

You may also notice small urine puddles (typically near nests) or urine pillars. Urine pillars are mounds of urine, grease and dirt and are particularly visible if your infestation has been active for a long time. This strong odour helps mice mark their territory. Subsequently, if the smell is incredibly potent in your home, this is a clear sign of a much larger pest issue. 

Noises 

Mice are nocturnal rodents, making mouse activity especially noisy at night. In addition, mice are very timid, so they will try to avoid high-volume areas and shy away from any loud noises. As a result, when you are trying to sleep or working quietly, you may hear scratching inside the walls or on your roof. In addition, as mice navigate your home searching for food, you may hear squeaking, scurrying and crawling.

Although mice can survive outside, they will try to make their way into homes during winter to battle through the colder months. Therefore, noise activity can increase during this colder period as they try to find food and make their nests.

Damage 

Various household materials such as; paper, cables, furniture and carpets make for a comfortable mouse nest. You may find nest activity in your loft spaces, inside airing cupboards or even in your kitchen cabinets.

Mice also have front incisors, which are constantly growing. Therefore they must chew and gnaw on various materials, such as cable sheathing or wood, to keep their teeth short. If they do not do this, their teeth could grow to an unsafe level, making it difficult for them to eat, which can cause death.

House Mice vs Field Mice

House Mice: The most common in domestic properties are house mice (Mus musculus)- their fur is a brown/ grey colour and ranges between 60-90mm in size.

Field Mice: (Apodemus sylvaticus) generally live outside and have larger features, a sandy brown coat, and a lighter belly. Although these are not as common in the home, they can still live around your property, causing damage and spreading nasty diseases.