We are currently experiencing the worse mouse plague Australia has seen in a decade. Newcastle Pest Control companies such as ours, have been seeing an increase in enquiries relating to rodent removal and mouse pest control services in recent months. The summer rains that farmers welcomed after long periods of drought, have unfortunately created perfect conditions for mice to thrive.
Sadly, people living in rural farming communities are experiencing devastating damage to their crops and property.
Mice might look cute, but they can be such destructive little creatures. If you have ever had a mouse chew through electrical cabling or cause damage to your own home, you would know what I mean.
Why are we seeing an increase in Mouse Pest Control & Rodent Removal Services in Newcastle?
Given the rapid increase in the number of mice that are continuing to multiply by the thousands every day in rural areas, we are now starting to see the effects in built up suburban areas of NSW, including inner city suburbs like Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Maitland.
In recent months home owners have been reporting an increase in mice activity in our local area.
What’s the best way to get rid of mice in my home?
Due to the current mouse plague problem, the best solution is to contact a professional rodent and mouse pest control company to get rid of the rodents for you. Perimeter Pest Control Newcastle can assist home and business owners who live in our service region.
If you have recently seen a mouse inside your home, you may find that you have many more rodents than you think. It’s not uncommon for home owners to underestimate how many mice they have residing in their home. Home owners often catch one mouse, only to find that they continue to catch more mice every day for a week or longer. A professional rodent removal company will know where they might be hiding and know how to deal with your mouse problem.
How do mice get into your home?
Mice can squeeze into very small spaces to enter your home. A common access point is under the garage door and they also get into small gaps around air conditioning pipework which leads them up into your walls, ceilings and into your cupboards. It’s a good idea to check and see if the pipes from your air conditioning system outside are sealed tight around the access point to your home in order to stop rodents entering.
The faster you deal with your rodent problem, the less damage they can do!
How much damage can mice do to your home?
Mice can do more damage to your home than you would expect for such a small creature. One mouse can easily cause you many thousands of dollars worth of damage if they chew through electrical cabling in your wall cavity or roof space. Not the mention the mess they make when they get into boxes of food in your pantry, into bags that have crumbs inside or when they chew through fabric in your lounge cushioning and decide to make a nest.
People often report that they can smell a dead mouse somewhere in the house, but they just can’t figure out where it’s coming from. This is not surprising given how small they are, nests are often found in all sorts of strange locations and they often like to hide in places like the back of electrical appliances such as fridges where it’s nice and warm.
If you hear scratching noises in walls or ceiling at night, that’s usually a good indication that a mouse is gnawing away at timber, plastic or your electrical cabling!
If you live in Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens and would like to book our mouse pest removal or rodent removal services, please give Shane a call on 0427 571 447 or alternatively you can click on the form below to submit your details.
Shane Turner – Perimeter Pest Control, Newcastle, Port Stephens & The Hunter
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*This article is intended as general information only, always seek professional advice from a licensed pest controller to determine the best outcome for your individual situation. If you live within our service region, we're happy to help!
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To book a rodent removal or mouse pest control service in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland or Port Stephens, call 0427 571 447.