Having a mouse or mice in your home can be very disruptive, so they need to be dealt with swiftly and humanely. Rapid Pest Control Services are experts in mouse behaviour and habits, making them the ideal company to use for your mouse control. By knowing their behaviour, we can suggest and recommend the most appropriate treatment and methods of mouse control. Contact Us now if you think you have a mouse problem.
House Mouse (Mus Domesticus) and Wood Mouse (Apodemus Sylaticus)
Description:
The House Mouse is approx 90mm in total length and grey or brown in colour with a slightly lighter under belly. The Wood Mouse is slightly larger with light brown fur and a distinctive pale coloured belly, large ears and bulging eyes. Both mice are omnivorous and will eat anything. They do tend to nibble and move on, leaving small faeces (droppings) everywhere as well as urine trails. Whilst the Wood Mouse tends to be in outbuildings and sheds, the House Mouse, if undisturbed will stay indoors all its life.
Why Control:
Mice do carry certain diseases, but they are very destructive in nature and will quickly nibble holes in just about anything including electrical wiring. If left unchecked, they breed rapidly, having up to 8 litters of 5 to 6 babies each time.
Signs of infestation:
Shredded paper, holes nibbled in skirting boards etc, scratching noises behind walls or in the loft, part eaten food and faeces in cupboards or on floors etc.
Usual Treatments:
Due to their habits of nibbling and moving on, a large number of baiting points are required. Poisons containing anticoagulants are generally used in a variety of forms including pastes, blocks or pellets. Trapping can also be very effective at reducing numbers quickly. Prevention is preferred and better housekeeping or mice proofing strategies must be employed for long term solutions.
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