Mice

Mice are a common problem that infest many houses and business within Sydney, NSW. However, they are manageable.Treating a mice infestation is essential as mice can cause significant health problems if left untreated.

Mice are known to spread diseases such as Salmonella which can cause food poisoning. They will chew on cables, water and gas pipes as well as damaging packaging and furniture.
If you own a business mice can very quickly ruin your reputation. This is why it is essential to eradicate a mice infestation at the earliest possible time. Mice spread quickly and breed rapidly. Ignoring an infestation can cause long lasting problems.

St George Pest Control can help you keep mice at bay, contact us now to solve your mice problem.

Signs of mice activity
  •  Mice droppings - Mice droppings are often black, and are soft when fresh. They are 3-6mm long. Each mouse can leave up to 80 droppings per day and a common place to find droppings are under the kitchen sink, around heating boilers and in roof spaces.
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  • Nests - Mice are known to frequently make nests, these are usually found in lofts, roof spaces, under floorboards or in cupboards.

  • Gnawing - Mice chew on all kinds of household materials such as furniture, carpet, paper, cables and more. They will also try to get into your food so checking for damage to food items is important.

How to prevent mice
  • Keepings yards and gardens clean, cutting overgrown grass and plants is important as mice love to nest there. Removing piles of wood or debris is also important in ensuring they don't have places to nest.
  • Ensuring mice do not have access to any household waste, keeping bins closed and a cover over compost heaps can help.
  • Sealing areas mice may be able to use to access the indoors such as small gaps neard sheds or pipes. Mice will only need a 5mm gap to enter your property.

Learn more about Mice as a pest here.

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