Mice tend to turn up in smaller, tighter spots than rats, which is why a lot of Oxley households first notice them in the kitchen, near the pantry, or behind appliances rather than out in the yard. A mouse control visit starts with working out where they are getting in and where they are feeding, since the two spots are not always the same.
Because mice can fit through gaps as small as a pencil, the crew checks skirting boards, gaps around pipework under sinks, door seals and any holes around where cables or vents pass through a wall or floor. Bait is placed in spots kept away from pets and children, often inside covered stations tucked along walls, under cupboards or in the roof space if that is where the activity is coming from. Around the base of external walls in Oxley, gaps left where a driveway or path meets the house are another common spot the crew checks, since these can go unnoticed for a long time.
Once the bait has had a chance to work, the crew focuses on sealing the gaps that let mice in in the first place, which is the part that actually stops them coming back. Steel wool, mesh and sealant are used depending on the gap, since mice can chew through some materials but not others. Homes around Oxley with gaps under doors or older weatherboard siding tend to see mice more than newer, tightly built homes.
- Bait placed in covered, pet-safe stations
- Gaps checked at skirting, pipework and vents
- Steel wool and mesh used to seal entry points
- Kitchens, pantries and roof spaces all covered
Call 07 3543 7768 and tell us where you have seen mice or droppings, and we will book a local crew to check your Oxley property.
