Mice
What do I Need to Know About Mice?
Few people really like rats or mice, and no one wants them in their home or within their business property. House mice are small, with their body rarely exceeding 9cm with a dark grey-brown back and light grey belly.
Damage and risk to public caused by mice The presence of mice can cause significant damage to property; this is because mice’ teeth never stop growing. Mice continually nibble or gnaw on items to keep their incisors at a constant length. They can gnaw through various materials even some metals.
Mice are a public health risk, as they can spread nasty diseases such as Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease) spreading it to humans through their urine, droppings and bedding.
Within various sectors mice can contaminate food and food surfaces, transferring the bacteria and dirt they carry on their bodies to everywhere they touch. This could include unsealed items of food, cabinets and food preparation areas.
Mice facts When a female Mice gets pregnant, it only takes between 19 and 24 days for her to give birth to a litter (also known as the gestation period). Each litter typically consists of 5-6 Mice. After giving birth she can immediately mate, therefore, left untreated mice infestations can rapidly grow.
Indicators of a Mice Infestation
Evidence of Gnawing
Gnaw marks are evident throughout the home. Watch out for chew marks on food packaging, clothing, plastic and wooden items, as well as newspapers or magazines. Mice exhibit a tendency to gnaw on anything in their path, including wires and pipework.
Nest Construction
Mice typically construct nests in dimly lit areas. Common locations where signs of a Mice nest may be found include beneath furniture, behind refrigerators, and within cupboards. A Mice nest often resembles a compact ball or pile of shredded material.
Mice Droppings
You'll notice small, fresh Mice droppings scattered in areas frequented by Mice, particularly near food sources. Common spots include kitchen cupboards and surfaces.
Mice Urinate
Due to Mice urinating frequently, you may detect a potent ammonia odor. Additionally, when a Mice perishes within the house, an unpleasant smell emanates, often seeming to originate from beneath a floorboard or near a gap in a wall.
Tail Marks
Additional indicators of a Mice infestation include tracks and tail marks visible in dust, particularly prevalent in attics. Additionally, keep an eye out for greasy marks left behind as Mice traverse frequented spaces, which may appear small.
Sounds of Scratching
At night, you may hear the sound of scrabbling or scratching emanating from beneath floorboards, within the attic, or within partition walls or ceilings.
Rat & rodent infestation FAQs
Mice and rats are both rodents, so they do look similar. Rodents are mammals of the order Rodentia which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws.
Size – Mice have small bodies with long slender hairy tails. Rats are very much larger than Mice, their bodies can grow to 27cm! Rat tails are shorter than those of a Mice, they are also thicker, and hairless. Colour – Mice are light brown or grey whereas rats are usually darker in colour. Water sources – Rats need water access to water sources to survive. Unlike rats mice do not need water, they can go for up to a month without drinking water.
Mice infestations can escalate swiftly!
When a female Mice becomes pregnant, it takes only between 19 and 24 days for her to deliver a litter (also referred to as the gestation period). Each litter usually comprises 5-6 mice. After birthing, she can promptly mate again, thus untreated mice infestations can quickly burgeon.
Mice are notorious for transmitting harmful diseases like Salmonella and Listeria to humans through their urine, droppings, and bedding.
Mice typically will run and hide if they see a human. It is rare that they would bite unless they are feeling threatened. It’s advisable not to hold a Mice if you find one in your home or business.
You may choose to try to control a small mice problem using over the counter mouse traps.
It’s advisable to seek professional help from a professional pest control company as once mice have gained access to your home of business, without proofing of the entry points used, more mice could enter and reproduce, meaning the infestation could rapidly grow out of control.
Our trained pest control technicians have many years of experience and knowledge when it comes to controlling mouse infestations. Vergo technicians have access to a range of professional use products which are not available to the public, they are highly skilled in knowing when and where to deploy these methods to effectively control the infestation.
In the UK most mice have a life expectancy of a year, however in protected environments they can live up to three years.
Mice are rodents.
Rodents are mammals of the order Rodentia characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws.
Mice pose a significant public health risk due to their ability to transmit diseases like Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease) through their urine, droppings, and nesting materials, potentially affecting humans. Hence, swift action by a reputable pest control company such as Vibrant Pest Control is essential to address mouse infestations effectively.
Legal obligations to maintain pest-free environments to protect public health are paramount. The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, within the United Kingdom, mandates local authorities to ensure control over mice and rats. This legislation empowers local authorities to compel landowners and/or occupiers to undertake measures to eradicate rats and mice from their premises.
Furthermore, the Food Safety Act 1990, a fundamental piece of legislation in the United Kingdom, mandates the proper treatment of food intended for human consumption in a pest-free, controlled, and managed manner.
Environmental Health Officers or General Enforcement Officers possess the authority to issue enforcement notices to business owners who fail to implement adequate pest management procedures.
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