Mice

Like their larger cousins, the mouse population has enjoyed significant increases over the last few years. Approximately 30g in weight and with small feet but relatively large ears compared to the rest of their body. Droppings are approximately 3mm in length and will be laid in or around the food source. Mice are exploratory feeders and are very nearly incontinent; they will contaminate far more goods than they actually consume. They are very invasive and are capable of entering through gaps as small as 7mm across.

They are capable of spreading many diseases to man including food poisoning bacteria and viral diseases. Baiting programmes need to be widespread and comprehensive and baits are usually presented in tamper resistant stations to ensure public safety. Mice are capable of breeding at prodigious rates due to a physiological adaptation called post partum oestrus, meaning that the act of giving birth stimulates them to come into season very quickly.

Hillbans Pest Control provide a number of programmes for curing mouse infestations.