Mice
Having mice in your home is more than an inconvenience - they can pose a serious risk to health and be responsible for the spread of many diseases. They can contaminate food with urine, droppings and fur and do significant damage to your home and furniture.
If you have a mouse problem, you can contact Hackney Council's Pest Control Services using the details to the right. You may also wish to read about our fees and charges.
What do mice look like?
- The adult house mouse can weight up to 25 grams.
- The colour of its fur is usually brown on its body and grey on its under parts.
- The ears are large in relation to its body, whilst the tail is the same length as the head and body combined.
Life cycle
Mice are sexually mature after 3-4 months. They will have several litters before they die at an age of about one year. An average litter size is between 5 and 6.
Controlling a mouse problem
Mice can be particularly difficult to control because of the rate at which they breed. If you think you have a mouse problem then you will need professional help in controlling the infestation.
Edible poison baits can be used by placing in suitable locations. Alternatively traps may be used. Care should be taken with the use of baits and traps to keep them out of the way of children and other animals.
Prevention
- Do not leave any excess food waste outside overnight.
- Make sure food preparation areas and work surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
- Place all household rubbish in the dustbin and keep the lid shut.
- Ensure any holes around waste pipes, under doors or in air vents are less than 6mm.
Contact us
Hackney Pest Control Services provides treatment for mice problems at domestic and commercial premises.
If you think that you may have a problem, please contact us immediately using the details at the top-right hand corner of this page. You may also wish to read about our fees and charges.
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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