House Mouse - Mus Domesticus
Appearance
- Fur colour varies from light to dark brown. With the tail and ears having little to no hair.
- Body can be 7.5-10cm long, with the tail approx. 5-10cm in length
- The typical weight averages between 40-45g.
Habitat
- Nocturnal by nature
- Naturally inquisitive and will readily explore changes to their environment
- Sporadic feeders, feeding little and often, requiring only 3g of food to survive a day
- Droppings are scattered and spindle shaped
- Omnivorous but prefers cereals and sweet foods, can survive without water but will drink 3ml
Lifecycle
- Gestation period of just 21 days
- Litter sizes range from the average 3-14 (averaging 6-8 per litter)
- Young females reach sexual maturity after just 5 weeks, with females having 5 to 10 litters per year
- Lifespan generally 1 year although less in the wild due to high levels of predation
Brown Rats - Rattus Norvegicus
Appearance
- Fur is usually brown to grey in colour on the body
- Body can be up to 25cm long, with the tail approx. the same size in length
- Males can weigh up to 350g in body weight with females typically weighing in at 250g
Habitat
- Nocturnal by nature
- Often found close to areas occupied by humans
- Good climbers – can often be found at height (loft areas)
- Often found to burrow
- True omnivore – will feed on almost anything
- Requires 30g of food per day and 60ml of water per day to survive
Lifecycle
- Gestation period of just 21 days
- Litter sizes range from the average 7-14
- Young females reach sexual maturity after just 5 weeks
- Lifespan generally 1 year although in right conditions can survive for up to 3 years
Residential Mouse Programme (3 Visits)
3 part residential mouse programme consists of the following* -
- Initial site set up, including implementation of both physical and either chemical or non-toxic control measures.
- One Follow Up visit with an interval of seven to ten days between visits. Inspection carried out at this point to replenish exhausted bait and remove caught mice.
- Removal Visit with an interval of seven to ten days between visits. Inspection carried out with removal of all Pest Right Environmental Services Equipment. Minor Proofing, up to the size of a golf ball, carried out to help reduce risk of re-infestation at a later date.
Photographic reports sent via email upon completion of each visit. This will include important information, such as, products used, location etc. Importantly, site recommendations will be provided here and should be actioned quickly in order to obtain a pest free site.
*Please note, a one month guarantee will be in place providing all recommendations have been professionally completed. If two visits are cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, Pest Right Environmental Services reserve the right to cancel any remaining treatment visits without the possibility of refund.
The team have been very helpful with identifying where the mice are entering. They have a very professional approach in explaining and showing where the problem was.
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How warm?
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Much like us, when the weather deteriorates, rodents will migrate in to our homes and take up residence to keep warm. All without paying rent! One area at risk are our lofts, where they find the insulation the perfect blanket on those cold nights.
How hard?
How small?
How warm?
The enamel coating on rodent front teeth, called incisors, is the same hardness as steel, when measured using the Mohs Scale. Putting a number of items at risk of damage as a result of gnawing.
How small?
How small?
How small?
Adult mice are able to gain access to a property via many routes and only require a hole 5mm in size to do so.