Mouse infestations in are common during the winter when they infest lofts, wall cavities, and out buildingsAs the mouse moves around your home they will contaminate the area with urine and droppingsWhen mice are present in the kitchen there is a risk of food poisoning.

Mice are able to squeeze through the smallest of gaps if you can fit a pen or pencil into a hole, then a mouse will be able to squeeze through itTwo species of mice are common pests in the Leeds and Yorkshire areas they are house mouse and the wood mouseHouse mice are as the name suggests is most often found indoorsThe wood mouse generally lives in the countryside but is more than happy to share your homeRodents including mice have a compulsive need to gnaw this is in order to keep their incisor teeth down to a constant length.

Mice live in nests which they often built inside your homeThe mouse will make its nest wherever there is access to a good food sourceSpaces under floors wall cavities and lofts are favoured places for mice to make their home the nests are made of cloth, wool, paper and plastics in fact any suitable material the mouse can find.