Mice are small enough to slip through a gap the width of a pencil, which is why they turn up in all kinds of homes in Brisbane, from brand new townhouses to old weatherboard cottages. They nest in wall cavities, behind kitchen cupboards, under the stove and in stored boxes in the garage, and they come out to feed on anything they can reach in the pantry.
The first signs are usually tiny droppings, like grains of rice, in drawers and along the back of benches. You might also notice nibbled packets, shredded paper or a faint smell in closed cupboards. The crew we book looks for these signs to find where the mice are living and the routes they use through the kitchen, laundry and garage.
- Kitchen, pantry and laundry inspection
- Bait stations or traps placed along runways
- Garage, storage and sub-floor areas checked
- Gaps around pipes, doors and vents pointed out
- Advice on food storage and clearing clutter
Mouse numbers tend to rise in the cooler months across Brisbane, and a few mice can become many in a short time if food is easy to find. Storing dry food in hard plastic or glass containers, sweeping crumbs from under appliances and keeping pet food sealed all make a big difference. Boxes stored on the garage floor are a favourite nesting spot, so lifting them onto shelves helps as well, and so does clearing old newspapers and rags that mice shred for bedding.
The crew will explain where bait stations or traps have been placed and how to check them. To book mouse control, call 07 3543 7773 and describe what you have found and where in the home.
