Mouse Control
How to solve a mouse infestation
Mouse Control - business call out service
Our mouse control service offers professional, discreet solutions to solve your mouse infestation quickly and effectively:
- 24 hour response guaranteed
- Trained and knowledgeable local technicians who will advise on mouse control solutions to keep your premise mouse free in the future
- Call us NOW on 0800 917 1989 to arrange for your FREE business site survey from an experienced Rentokil Surveyor
- Mouse control problem at home? Visit our home pest control section for advice on how to get rid of mice from your home or garden
Signs of a Mouse Infestation
A mouse is usually a nocturnal creature, so if you think you may have a mouse infestation the typical signs to watch out for are:
- Mouse droppings (thin, spindle shaped approx. 5mm long).
- Mouse smears - grease marks from the mouse body as it is repeatedly brushed up against objects.
- Damaged stock and damage to the fabric of premises.
- Mouse nesting materials — shredded insulation, cardboard, paper, wood, plastics etc...
- Distinctive smell - a mouse leaves an ammonia-like smell, that is particularly strong in enclosed areas.
Potential Risk from a Mouse Infestation
- Mice are known to spread infections such as Salmonella, Hantavirus and Weil's disease.
- Damage to stock and buildings. A mouse has sharp teeth and can gnaw through cables, plastic and wooden doors.
- Contamination of foodstuffs and goods. On the underside of a mouse, the wet fur soaked in urine can transmit bacteria and viruses to work surfaces, table tops or anywhere the mouse has climbed.
- At the first signs of an issue it is important that a mouse control programme is put in place.
Business Consequences of a Mouse Infestation
- Damage — to goods, foodstuffs and your health and hygiene reputation. Any mouse control issues will have a negative effect on your Scores on the Doors food hygiene rating.
- Alarm — immediate loss of customer and employee trust.
- Cost — can be considerable. Temporary business closure may be necessary.
- Legal — failure to comply with legislation, including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) and Food Safety Act (1990).
Immediate Steps to take for Mouse Control
- Call free on 0800 917 1989 to arrange prompt mouse control and removal with rodenticides or Rentokil's innovative bait free mouse RADAR (Rodent Activated Detection And Riddance). All mouse control services handled by qualified and experienced Rentokil technicians.
- Get useful rodent proofing and design advice from Rentokil experts.
- Schedule regular mouse control service visits to prevent any further mouse infestation outbreaks.
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. RADAR mouse control unit contains the active ingredient carbon dioxide.