How to Deter Mice
Mice are nimble creatures, capable of climbing vertical walls, walking along thin wires and squeezing through tiny gaps thanks to their flexible skeletons.
They enter homes through holes, so the best way to deter them is to ensure any entry points - including those higher up or on the roof - are blocked. Combined with good food hygiene and waste management, proofing can prevent most infestations.
Mice Prevention - Outside
- Keep gardens clear: trim branches and vines away from walls
- Mow lawns regularly - long grass provides shelter and seeds
- Store food in plastic or metal containers, not on counters
- Empty bins regularly and keep outside bins away from the house
Proofing Your Home
- Seal cable and pipe holes with coarse-grade stainless steel wire wool and caulk
- Cover vents with fine galvanised wire mesh
- Fit bristle or brush strips to the bottom of external doors
- Fix damaged roofing and seal gaps in eaves with wire mesh
When You Already Have a Problem
If you already suspect mice are in your home, proofing alone will not solve the problem - it can trap them inside. Professional pest control treats the existing infestation and then proofs the property to stop reinfestation.
Our RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trainee techs survey the property, identify entry points, and apply traps, baits, and proofing in a single coordinated plan.
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Roy Couch is the Technician Manager at JG Pest Control, leading the technician team across the UK. He holds the BPCA Diploma and the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide, and is qualified in the Safe Use of Rodenticides.
Peter Bowers-Davis is a board volunteer at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the UK trade body for professional pest management. He works across the Tyro UK group of companies, including JG, setting technical standards, treatment protocols and training programmes.