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Mice Pest Control Services

Get rid of mice today with Vergo!
We provide safe & effective rodent removal & extermination services for homes & businesses.

What damage can mice cause?

Vergo are specialists when it comes to rodent control, with over 45 years’ experience in resolving mice infestations, Vergo can be trusted to solve problems quickly and effectively.

As well as mice removal services, Vergo also specialises in pest control services for all pest species including; birds, rats, wasp, bed bugs, cockroaches, wildlife services and more, for residential and commercial customers.

If you need to get rid of mice on your property, contact us today for expert advice and a free no obligation inspection and quotation.

National pest control experts

Looking for mice control services near you? Vergo offers national pest control services across the UK and Northern Ireland. Whether it’s offering preventative services or a reactive call out due to a pest sighting, you can be sure there’s a Vergo pest expert near you ready to help. Find your local pest control technician.

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Vergo technicians are qualified experts, certified in the safe use of rodenticides, the initial training program that we put our technicians through. This means they are able to tackle the smallest infestation in a residential property to a largescale infestation in a commercial building, At Vergo, we have the knowledge and the expertise to provide and carry out a solution that meets your needs, no matter the pest.

Our skilled pest control technicians are specialists at resolving mice infestations. They have in-depth knowledge and understanding of mice behaviours, along with years of experience managing mice infestations.

Risks mice pose to businesses

Mice can cause significant risks to businesses, the main risks include:

  • Reputational damage
  • Property damage
  • Health concerns
  • Loss of earnings and or incurred costs
  • Large infestations may result in the premises having to close for a period of time
Mouse damage to wires

If you have a problem with mice on your premises, it advisable to seek professional help when the problem first emerges. Left untreated mice issues can rapidly grow into serious large-scale infestations.

Legal obligations to maintain pest-free environments to protect public health

The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 is legislation in the United Kingdom, that creates a duty on local authorities to control mice and rats. The legislation grants powers to local authorities to compel land owners and/or occupiers to take action to keep land free from rats and mice.

As well as this there is The Food Safety Act 1990 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is the statutory obligation to treat food intended for human consumption in a pest free, controlled and managed way.

Environmental Health Officers or General Enforcement Officers can issue enforcement notices to business owners who do not have adequate pest management procedures in place.

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.

Mouse facts

When a female mouse 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 mouse. After giving birth she can immediately mate, therefore, left untreated mice infestations can rapidly grow.

Mice are excellent climbers and can gain access to tiny holes and gaps! Mice only need a gap of 6mm to gain entry (this is roughly the diameter of a biro pen).

These small pests are nocturnal and are most active at night, therefore, they are rarely seen, but there are tell-tale signs which indicate if mice have been present.

What to look for when searching for mice?

How do you know if you have mice? The following are signs that mice may be present:

  • Sightings – dead or alive
  • Droppings – mice produce up to 80 droppings a day which resemble black grains of rice
  • Urine trails – stains along their travel routes
  • Damage – mice will gnaw a wide range of materials, not just foods
  • Smears – black greasy marks may be left by mice repeatedly running over prominent objects
  • Footprints – in dust or flour
  • Smell – there is usually a distinctive odour in areas where mice live in large numbers
  • Nests – collections of gnawed materials built into a ball
  • Noises – in voids such as wall cavities, in lofts or beneath the floor

Types of mice in the UK

There are two common types of mouse in the UK:

House mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) they are known as “commensal rodents”, which refers to them living with or in close proximity to humans.

Common places you may find a house mouse:
House mouse live in and around human premises, making their homes in wall voids, storage boxes, lofts, barns, sheds, basements, crawl spaces, cabinets, warehouses and many other similar locations. House mice prefer to nest close to food and water sources, typically within 30 to 50 feet.

Field mouse / wood mouse

Field mouse or wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) prefer nesting outdoors, but will possibly move indoors once the weather gets colder.

If you spot a mouse in your home or business, it is likely to be a house mouse. Need help with a mice issue? Contact us today for expert advice.

Common places you may find field mouse or wood mouse:
Field mice thrive in woodland, rough grassland and gardens. It stores berries and seeds in the autumn in underground burrows or sometimes in old birds’ nests.

How to prevent mice

As with all rodent’s prevention is better than cure. There are many simple things you can do to avoid having a problem with mice in or around your premises.

  • Search for any potential mouse entry points (any gaps of 6mm or more), and seal them with wire wool embedded in quick-setting cement.
  • Proofing potential access areas as much as possible will help to prevent a mouse infestation.

Other things you can do include:

  • Remove potential nesting sites by keeping gardens clean and tidy, cutting back overgrown areas and clearing any piles of wood/debris
  • Cover any household waste where mice can get access to it, close dustbin lids and cover compost heaps
  • Store food in airtight containers and make sure any food debris is cleaned up straight away
  • Install door sweeps or door brush strip on exterior doors, if the gap is larger than 4mm.

Although good hygiene practices won’t eradicate a mouse problem, poor practices will attract them in the first place.

Vergo technicians not only control mice issues, they also offer pest proofing services to mitigate any future mice problems. Contact us today to speak to mice expert.

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At Vergo, we put safety first, always. We are proud to have received the seal of approval and have passed vigorous health and safety audits including ISO9001, CHAS, Safe Contractor and more.

Vergo are an approved member of the British Pest Control Association.

Rat & rodent infestation FAQs

  • How can you tell the difference between mice and rats?

    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 mouse, 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.
  • How quickly can a mice infestation grow?

    Mice infestations can grow rapidly!

    When a female mouse 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 mouse. After giving birth she can immediately mate, therefore, left untreated mice infestations can rapidly grow.

  • Do mice carry diseases?

    Mice have been known to spread nasty diseases – such as Salmonella and Listeria – to humans through their urine, droppings and bedding.

  • Do mice bite?

    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 mouse if you find one in your home or business.

  • DIY mice control

    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.

  • What is the typical lifespan of a mouse?

    In the UK most mice have a life expectancy of a year, however in protected environments they can live up to three years.

  • Are mice rodents?

    Mice are rodents.

    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.

  • Are mice public health pests?

    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. Therefore, mouse infestations should be dealt with quickly by a professional pest control company.

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