Mice Control in Yorkshire
Quickly and affordably eliminate mice from your residential or commercial property. We offer mouse proofing and extermination from the common house mouse to rats by treating the source of your problem.
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Small yet devastating. These little critters can wreak havoc on homes, terrorising Yorkshire, UK residents and putting them at risk for many mouse bourne illnesses.
Despite their cute appearance, these beady-eyed vermin spread bacteria and disease (including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome) while causing severe damage to wires, insulation, food items and more.
If you notice the pitter-patter of little feet scurrying across your floor, notice damage, or find fresh droppings around your home or office, you likely have a mouse infestation. If left unchecked, this seemingly small issue can quickly spiral out of control.
At Apex Pest Control, we know a thing or two about mice control. Our team brings over 30 years of pest technician experience to the table, utilising cutting-edge mice eradication techniques that are effective and safe for the whole family.
How Do you Know if You Have a Mouse Infestation?
Signs of a Mouse Infestation
Sometimes the indications that you have mice is quite apparent, such as mouse droppings or visually seeing them scurrying about. However, other times, signs can be more subtle.
Some of the signs we look for include:
- Certain smells or odours
- The appearance of holes
- Unexplained damage to building materials
- Chew/teeth markings on the wood, building materials or food items
- Nests
- Smear marks
- Tracks
- And more
If any of the points made above sound familiar, don’t hesitate to reach out today. Our team of locally-based Yorkshire pest control specialists can be on-site fast. Don’t go another night without sleep, or stressed about unwanted pests wreaking havoc on your home or business.
Call today and find out why so many local Yorkshire residents trust us year after year to keep pest-free homes and businesses from unwanted mice, rats rodents and other pests.
How do I Get Rid of Mice Fast?
Fast Reproductive Cycles Means You Need to Act FAST!
Although a single house mouse might not seem like much of a nuisance, if not addressed, that single mouse can quickly multiply out of control. The common field mouse sometimes referred to as a wood mouse, is the most commonly found species of mice throughout the UK.
These mice have fast reproductive cycles, with females having between 5-10 litters per year, each litter ranging from between 3-12 “pups”. With each female reaching maturity in as little as 5-6 weeks and ready to breed, you can see how mice infestations can quickly spiral out of control.
Although DIY solutions exist, such as standard mouse traps and baits, time is not on your side. As such, the best way for mice removal fast is often to hire a professional such as Apex Pest Control.
At Apex, our mouse control will quickly and affordably eliminate the problem, prevent future issues. For expert mice removal by certified and skilled pest controllers call Apex Pest Control today!
The Dangers of Mice Infestation
Living with mice can have severe and sometimes devastating effects on you and your family’s health. Because mice nest and feed close to human food sources, the risk of contaminants from urination, defecation and more are genuine.
Common Health Concerns from Mice Infestations Include:
- Development of or worsening of allergies and asthma
- Hantavirus viral disease
- Salmonellosis bacterial infection
- Lyme disease
- Rotavirus
- Lice
- Ticks
- And more.
If you are looking for pest control near me and live in Yorkshire, UK, then Apex Pest Control will help you with eradicating the pest problem from your home or business. We will survey the problem location and make recommendations on mouse proofing and treatment to successfully eliminate the pests using qualified exterminators. We offer free quotes to get the job done.
How to Get Rid of Mice Infestation in Yorkshire
Safe and Effective Mice Control Services
Step 1: Identification
Although the common field or wood mouse is the most likely culprit, every species has a differing set of behaviours, habitat preferences and reproductive lifecycles. Knowing the enemy pest is the first step to treating for mouse removal.
At Apex, our team of highly experienced and trained pest control technicians can quickly and accurately identify the species of mouse that has invaded your home or business, allowing them to develop a plan tailored to that particular species.
Step 2: Determine any Underlying Causes
Before we begin to address the rodent issue, we look to help identify any contributing factors that can get eliminated. Our team can quickly assess an area and help you identify and remove anything that mice may find attractive to inhabit or burrow in.
Step 3: Identify Points of Entry
We already know there are mice in the area. As such, a crucial part of our services is identifying and sealing off any “entry” points to prevent further infestation.
Step 4: Chemical or Non-chemical Treatment
At Apex Pest Control, we utilize top of the line pest control methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to ensure optimal results for our customers.
Every treatment protocol and strategy is custom-designed to meet the unique challenges of the infestation at hand. Treatment options may vary based on the severity of the situation, level of disruption or damage, based on the species or breeding cycles and more.
At Apex, we employ a wide range of mice control options that include both chemical and non-chemical solutions.
Step 5: Preventative Measures
Although eradication takes precedence, once the situation is under control and the mice removed or eradicated from the premises, our focus shifts to prevention. We want our customers rest easy, knowing the chances of any pests returning to the scene of the crime are minimal.
Step 6: Follow-up
At Apex Pest Control, we take great pride in making sure our clients remain pest-free long after we’ve gone. As such, we conduct regular follow-ups to make sure pests stay gone.
Non-Chemical Mice Control Treatments
At Apex Pest Control, we always seek to use the most effective and safe treatments possible. We know that it’s essential for many of our customers for us to use methods that are safe for pets, children and the whole family.
This is why we utilise many “non-chemical” mice control options, including:
1. Exclusion and Sealing – rodent proofing
This important practice involves preventing mice from making their way into your home or business in the first place. The term exclusion refers to physically preventing mice from entering premises.
We lock down the building or home, sealing off any openings identified that are large enough for mice to squeeze through. Remember, even a small crack is all they need to flatten their bodies and invade your residence. Believe it or not, entry points around the size of a #2 pencil are large enough for these furry pests to get through.
Common Areas Mice Get in:
- Small holes around utility lines or services entering the building
- Garage doors and loose seals
- Cracks in the foundation
- Improper door seals
- Loose side panelling
- And more.
Openings are Sealed Using a Combination of:
- Metal screens
- Flashing
- Door sweeps
- Commercial sealants
- Wood putty
- Concrete or stucco mixtures (for exertion or foundations)
- And more.
2. Sanitation & Elimination of Food and Bedding
Sources
Even the cleanliest homes may have areas or items that are unknowingly attractive to mice. This includes aspects both in and outside of the home or business.
Items we Address Include:
- Sanitation
- Water and food sources
- Food storage techniques
- Clutter
- Debris
- Materials that mice use for bedding or nests
- And more…
3. Traps and Mechanical Devices
Mice control solutions that don’t rely on chemicals or poison utilise mechanical devices and traps as the primary means by which to capture and remove, or eradicate mice.
Traditional Snap Traps
These traps, normally “spring-loaded”, are readily available and widely used throughout the UK. They get placed along paths the mice travel and bait with food such as peanut butter. When triggered, these traps kill the mouse.
Glue or “Sticky” Traps
These traps, as the name implies, use a commercially strong adhesive on the surface. When the mouse comes in contact, they become stuck. Mice need to be mobile to regulate body temperature, and if left on a sticky trap generally expire from hypothermia.
Live Traps
Live traps are an excellent alternative for those customers who wish to practice “catch and release”, relocating the mice away from their home or business. This animal-friendly option is just as effective presuming the mice are released far enough away from the residence and in an area with ample bedding and food sources.
Chemical & Poison Mice Control Treatments
Non-mechanical approaches we take for Yorkshire, UK area customers involve the use of engineered products such as rodent baits that are specially formulated to attract and kill mice.
We take special care and caution when using such products, making sure they are placed correctly in areas to avoid human contact and prevent exposure to pets.
Can I Fumigate for Mice?
Fumigating is a practice that is sometimes commonplace for certain types of insects such as cockroaches and other invasive pests. However, fumigation is not generally used, nor recommended for mice and rodents. Fumigation involves the use of chemicals and poisons.
Those needed to eradicate a small insect are much less potent and thus safer for humans to return once the area has been adequately ventilated. The type of poison fumigation needed to kill mice would be much more potent and potentially dangerous for those who wish to return to the premises.
Further, mice and rats have a propensity for living in walls, under flooring and in other hard to reach places. Fumigating would result in dead mice carcasses left behind rotting in walls and other areas where they cannot be reached. Trust us when we say the smell is horrendous.
How Much Will it Cost to Have Pest Control for Mice?
At Apex Pest Control, we pride ourselves on high-quality mouse control services and exceptional results at affordable prices. When it comes to how much it will cost to have pest control for mice or rats, many factors may affect what we charge.
These include:
- Severity or extent of the infestation
- Size of the property and building
- Types of treatments needed or selected
- Any additional repairs necessary
- And more…
For example, the average cost for setting and baiting four traps, including inspection is around £110.
Mice Control Service in Yorkshire
If you suspect or know you have a problem with rodents like mice, don’t hesitate to reach out today. Our team has over 30 years of experience dealing with mice removal and pests in and around the Yorkshire area and would love to learn more about how we can help.
From mice control for your business to keep your home and family safe from rodents, we’ve got you covered. We offer advice and provide free quotes. If you would like to speak to a qualified exterminator, call Apex Pest Control today.
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- Apex Pest Control
- 54 Baxter Dr, Sheffield, S6 1GH
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