Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Tel: 024 7637 6376
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Nuneaton Town Hall
Coton Road, Nuneaton,
Warwickshire, CV11 5AA

Bedworth Area Office
High Street, Bedworth,
Warwickshire, CV12 8NF

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Mice

The Borough Council has an efficient and professional pest control team ready to assist with the eradication of mice infestations. Mice are classed as a public health risk as they carry life threatening diseases and can also cause damage in areas they infest. They will destroy and contaminate stock when they get access to businesses, they will also cause distress and damage when gaining access to domestic houses.

When they gain access to food businesses they will contaminate food stocks. If you have a food premises which may be affected by mice you should consult the Council’s Food Matters web site via the following link: - Food Safety Matters Website.

Charges

Domestic – free service
Business properties - hourly rate charged (We can offer quotes for commercial work only at times when capacity allows).

Description

The most common species is the Common Mouse

Brownish-grey in colour.
Life span 6 - 18 months.
They can reproduce every 4 - 6 weeks.
The young can reproduce in just 12 weeks.
Size including tail 70 - 90mm.
Mice have very poor eyesight but excellent hearing and sense of smell.

Signs to look for

Mice leave large amounts of droppings where ever they frequent.
Smear marks.
Smell from urine.
Holes/runs.
Damage to food.
Scratching noises from cavity walls, under floorboards or loft space.
Footprints in dust.

Prevention

There are many precautions you can take to reduce the chances of getting a mouse infestation.

Avoid accumulations of rubbish which could attract, and act as harbourage for mice.
Ensure where pipe work goes through walls that it is well sealed in around the edges, any gaps could encourage mice to try and gain access to property.
When feeding the birds ensure all the food intended for the birds is either on a bird table, bird feeders or off the ground so mice can't get access to it.
Food businesses should ensure that waste food gets disposed of in sealed containers.
Ensure that doors fit snugly within their frames, avoiding any gaps at the bottom.
A mouse can squeeze through a gap of about 1cm.

Treatment

If you suspect that you have or know where there is an active mice infestation the Borough Council is on hand to offer assistance or advice on the eradication of mice.

We respond within 3 working days, click here to view our performance standards

Please note owners/occupiers of property/land have a legal responsibility to control pests on their premises.

Contact Details

For further advice and information or to book a mice treatment telephone 024 7637 6405, fax 024 7637 6214 or use the following Email customer.services@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk. To book an appointment in person visit the Customer Service Centre at the Town Hall, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5AA or visit the Bedworth Area Office, High Street, Bedworth.