Mice: A Guide to Mouse Pest Control

Finding mice in your home or business is unsettling and can be both stressful and unhygienic. These small but destructive rodents can contaminate food, spread diseases, and damage property.

At Rentokil, we combine over 100 years of UK pest control expertise with innovative monitoring systems and treatments to remove mice efficiently and help to prevent their return.

Whether it’s a single house mouse in your loft or an infestation across multiple commercial sites, our technicians deliver fast, discreet, and dependable solutions. Our technicians are highly trained and professionally qualified, with credentials recognised by the pest control industry, BPCA and NPTA. Frontline staff maintain expertise through the CRRU-recognised Basis PROMPT CPD scheme, to provide fast, effective and targeted mouse control solutions.

Taking control of a mice infestation quickly is important as they can:

• Damage property as constant gnawing by mice can damage insulation, pipes, doors, floorboards & they shred soft items for nesting.
• Contaminate foodstuffs as pathogens in their urine & faeces can transmit diseases such as Hantavirus & Salmonellosis.
• Cause harm as they nibble at gaps to enlarge them and squeeze through. They gnaw on wood, plastics and wiring to keep their incisors sharp, which can create significant fire risks.

A mouse infestation can quickly escalate if left untreated. Mice reproduce rapidly; a single pair can produce dozens of offspring each year, and their presence carries serious health and safety implications.

Early professional control prevents widespread contamination and costly repairs.

They prefer warm, undisturbed areas such as lofts, wall cavities, and storage cupboards. Mice constantly gnaw to wear down their teeth, causing damage to wood, wiring, and plastics.

They are driven by three needs, food, water, and shelter, which makes sanitation and rodent proofing key to preventing infestations.

At Rentokil, we understand how a presence of unwanted pest such as mice can be a huge concern to your home, family or businesses. 

Rentokil heavily invests in ongoing training for our technicians and in pushing the boundaries of pest control with the latest technology and treatments for small businesses to multi-site buildings across the UK and the world. Our award winning Mouse RADAR X and PestConnect technology for businesses to monitor and eliminate pest activity ensures we are in the best position to offer you the most efficient mouse control services available.

A mouse infestation in your home can not only cause genuine health risks, from the pathogens in mouse droppings and urine, but also real fear and stress for families. If you have never had mice before, it is unlikely you will know exactly what action to take. Most people do not worry about a pest problem until it actually happens. In this case, it can be much more reassuring to call in a pest control professional to take care of the problem for you.

• Professional inspection to identify rodent species, entry points and nesting areas.
• Targeted trapping and responsible baiting.
• Rodent proofing of holes, vents, and pipes to prevent re-entry.
• Hygiene guidance to remove food and nesting materials.

Rentokil technicians follow strict CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) stewardship to protect people, pets, and the environment while ensuring complete eradication. CRRU is a UK-based initiative to promote best practices for rodent control and minimise accidental exposure of wildlife to rodenticides.

Mice can quickly damage your business’s reputation, disrupt operations, and endanger food safety. Rentokil’s commercial mouse control programmes are tailored for each sector, from restaurants, cafes and supermarkets to warehouses, museums, schools and healthcare facilities.

• Free business site survey and risk assessment.
• Professional BPCA certified pest control technicians trained in CRRU compliance.
• Digital monitoring via myRentokil for real-time data and reports.
• Fast nationwide response with follow-up visits.
• Legal compliance with UK health and food safety standards.

Prevention is the most effective way to keep mice out. Focus on eliminating entry routes (such as around pipes, cables and air vents) and reducing attractants (food and water sources):

Flexi-Armour rodent proofing solutions provide long-term protection by sealing entry points without disrupting ventilation or structural integrity.

• Weep vents – breathable barriers preventing rodent access through cavity walls.
• Dock levellers – tight-fitting seals protecting loading bays and industrial entry points.
• Door seals – flexible, durable barriers for roller shutters and pedestrian doors.
• Flexi Seal - Rodent resistant sealant for proofing small entry points on premises.

Flexi-Armour reduces reliance on rodenticides while providing sustainable, long-lasting rodent exclusion.

• Regularly inspect property perimeters for holes, cracks and gaps.
• Store bird seed and pet food securely, making sure food is not left outside overnight.
• Keep gardens and external walls free of clutter, overhanging trees or stacked materials.
• Clean behind appliances and under furniture where food debris may accumulate.

• Maintain strict hygiene protocols in food preparation and storage areas.
• Check incoming deliveries for signs of rodent activity.
• Install advanced monitoring technology such as PestConnect for early detection.

Don’t let a mouse problem threaten your property or business.
With nationwide coverage, professional technicians, Rentokil delivers safe, effective, and lasting mouse control. Call us today or book your local inspection online for rapid, reliable, and discreet service.