Mice

There are two main types you might encounter:

Field Mice

• Usually live outdoors in fields, hedgerows and gardens
• May explore buildings for food or shelter

Field mice enter buildings opportunistically, especially in autumn and winter when weather turns cold.

House Mice (the main problem indoors)

• Prefer living inside buildings
• Shorter tails, larger ears
• Can breed all year round if conditions suit

House mice are more likely to cause ongoing issues because they:

• Reproduce quickly
• Nest within walls, lofts, cupboards and stored items
• Follow familiar food trails inside your property

For this reason, house mice are generally a more serious pest problem than field mice in domestic and commercial premises.

Mice are active mostly at night and will explore most areas of a property in search of food, water and shelter. They leave droppings, gnaw marks and urine trails, and can contaminate food, kitchen surfaces and stored items. Because they are cautious, the first mice you see are usually just the “tip of the iceberg.” Good control targets the whole activity area and breeding sites.

Shop-bought traps and poisons can catch a few mice, but they often don’t fix the whole problem. Mice can be trap-shy, avoid new objects, or find food sources before the traps are effective. In addition:

• DIY baits can cause secondary poisoning of non-target animals
• Randomly placed traps miss the mice’s main routes
• Old signs of activity may not reflect current nesting areas

We use professional-grade products and baits with formulations that minimise risk of secondary poisoning to wildlife and pets when used correctly according to label directions. This is much safer and more effective than indiscriminate baits.

Most mouse jobs benefit from a carefully planned series of visits, incorporating:

Visit One — Inspection & Targeted Placement

•Talk through where you’ve seen mice or droppings
•Inspect likely entry points and harbourage areas
•Place traps and professional rodenticide in the right locations

Visit Two — Monitoring & Adjustment

•Check all traps and bait stations
•Adjust positions if necessary
•Remove any caught mice
•Watch for new activity

Visit Three — Follow-Up & Advice

•Review progress and signs of activity
•Remove equipment and any rodenticides (for health and safety reasons rodenticides should not be left on site after the treatment is completed)
•Provide advice on proofing and prevention measures

This multi-visit approach gives the best chance of controlling the problem effectively.

To get the best start:

• Note where you’ve seen mice or droppings
• Store food in sealed containers if possible
• Keep pets and children away from areas where we’ll be working
• Tell us about pets and feeding areas so we can plan safe placements

You don’t need to do everything perfectly — we’ll tailor our approach based on what we find.

Once treatment is underway:

• You may see less activity over time — this takes a few days
• Avoid moving traps or bait stations between visits
• Keep food sealed and spills cleaned up promptly
• Complete any proofing work we recommend (sealing gaps, blocking holes)

Even after mice have been controlled, you may see an occasional sign — this is normal while the last of the mice explore treated routes. If activity continues beyond the expected visits, just let us know and we can reassess.

Local, independent service you can trust

•Friendly, clear communication — no jargon
•Professional treatments that target the whole infestation
•Safe, effective baiting with minimal risk of secondary poisoning
•Practical advice you can follow long after we’ve left

• Small dark droppings (like grains of rice)
• Gnaw marks on packaging, wires or wood
• Noises in walls or ceilings, especially at night
• Nests of shredded material in cupboards or loft corners
• Pet interest in unusual spots

If you’re unsure, reach out — we’re happy to help clarify what’s going on.