Mice Control
Mice Control & Removal in Essex
The prime solution for dealing with a mouse infestation within your home or business will almost always be to bring in a professional like Tracker Pest Control to identify the issue and action an effective treatment plan.
Understanding Mice and Their Behaviour
Before you can successfully eliminate and prevent mice in your home, it’s vital to comprehend their behaviour. Mice are small rodents that can cause considerable damage to your property, infect food, and pass on diseases. They are most mobile at night and favour to dwell in warm, dark, and quiet places. Some common signs of mice infestation include droppings, gnaw marks, and the presence of nests or burrows.
Mouse Prevention in Essex
The most effective way to stop a mice infestation is to prevent them from invading your home in the first place. Here are some simple steps you can take to stop mice from entering your home:
- Seal any visible gaps or cracks in your walls, floors, and foundation.
- Keep your home clean and free of clutter – mice are attracted to mess.
- Store food in airtight containers and clean up spills promptly.
- Dispose of rubbish in tightly sealed containers.
- Trim trees and shrubs away from your home to eliminate potential entry points.
Mice Removal in Essex
If you already have a mice infestation in your home or business, there are several techniques we can use to remove them:
- Live traps: Live traps are compassionate and non-toxic ways to trap mice without killing them. Once caught and removed from the premises, the vermin is despatched quickly and efficiently as is required by UK law.
- Snap traps: Snap traps are a traditional method of trapping mice. They can be very effective, but can be unsafe if not used properly by a professional.
- Poison bait: Poison bait can be effective but should be used with carefulness, especially when used in pets or young children in the premises.
Mouse Proofing in Essex
Once we have successfully eradicated the mice from your residence, it is essential that we thoroughly sanitise the affected areas to stop additional infestations. Here are some valuable steps you can take to improve effectiveness and reduce risk of further infestation:
- Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning up mouse droppings or nests to avoid exposure to diseases.
- Use a disinfectant to clean any areas where mice may have been.
- Vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove any remaining debris or droppings.
- Wash bedding, clothing, and linens in hot water.
- Dispose of any contaminated items, such as food or packaging.
Why Choose Tracker Pest Control?
With many years of experience in both mice removal and mice proofing, our team is the first choice for residents and businesses throughout Essex when they have an issue.
We are fully qualified with the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH), so you can rest assured that we are well-versed and skilled in getting the outcomes you require to be able to get back to your day-to-day.
We take pride in the work we do, and we’re so confident that our methods are effective that everything we do is backed with a guarantee. Should any issues resurface after we have actioned our treatment and proofing plans, we will be back to rectify at no extra charge.
Reach out to Tracker Pest Control today to solve your mice problems for good.