Mouse-Proofing Checklist for London Homes

Mouse-Proofing Checklist for London Homes Once mice have been treated, proofing is what actually stops them coming back. Mice can fit through a gap roughly the width of a pencil, so “small” gaps matter far more than they seem. Here’s a room-by-room checklist. Kitchen Gaps around pipework under the sink, sealed with expanding foam or […]
Mice in New-Build Flats vs Period Homes: Different Risks

Mice in New-Build Flats vs Period Homes: Different Risks London’s mix of Victorian terraces, converted period buildings, and modern new-build developments means mice find very different routes in depending on what kind of property you’re in. Knowing which applies to you helps target proofing where it actually matters. Period Homes and Conversions Older properties — […]
How Much Does Mice Control Cost in London? 2026 Price Guide

How Much Does Mice Control Cost in London? 2026 Price Guide Mice treatment is one of the more affordable pest services, but the real cost picture depends on whether you need treatment alone or treatment plus proofing. Here’s the breakdown. Standard Mice Treatment Typical cost: £150–£220 Covers inspection, professional-use bait placement in confirmed activity areas, […]
Why Do I Have Mice If My Home Is Spotless?

Why Do I Have Mice If My Home Is Spotless? This is one of the most common reactions to a mouse sighting — genuine confusion, because the assumption that mice only turn up in messy or neglected homes is widespread but simply wrong. What Actually Attracts Mice Mice are looking for three things: warmth, shelter, […]
Signs of Mice in Your Home: The Complete Identification Guide

Signs of Mice in Your Home: The Complete Identification Guide A single sighting is the obvious sign, but mice are nocturnal and cautious, so most infestations are noticed through indirect signs well before — or instead of — actually seeing one. Here’s the full list to check. Droppings The most reliable sign. Mouse droppings are […]
Rats vs Mice: How to Tell What’s in Your Walls

Rats vs Mice: How to Tell What’s in Your Walls Click here Hearing scratching in the walls or finding droppings in a cupboard raises the same first question every time: rat, or mouse? They’re treated differently — different bait, different station sizes, different approach to source-finding — so getting this right before you act actually […]