It\u2019s not just us trying to escape the cold weather at this time of year. As the temperature starts to drop and food becomes increasingly scarce, mice will do their best to make their way indoors.<\/p>\n
If you suspect that you may have an infestation but haven\u2019t physically seen any mice, below are some of the most common places you may find them hidden.<\/p>\n
The kitchen<\/strong> Be sure to check behind and underneath appliances, behind the washing machine, in any gaps between the fridge, freezer and cooker and in cupboards you don\u2019t open very often.<\/p>\n To minimise the chances of spotting a mouse in your kitchen, ensure you keep it clean, clear up food spillages immediately and ensure that any leftover food is securely stored away.<\/p>\n The loft<\/strong> It may be tempting to leave them be if you suspect you have mice in your loft but it\u2019s important to get the problem dealt with as soon as you can. Mice may be small but they can cause a surprising amount of damage in a short space of time. As well as your valued possessions, they\u2019ll happily gnaw through insulation, leaving you with a cold house and an eye-watering gas bill.<\/p>\n Around your home\u00a0<\/strong> The places you would least expect\u00a0<\/strong> Other common places mice tend to nest include:<\/strong> If you think that you may have a mouse infestation<\/a>, please feel free to contact Prokill and we will be more than happy to help. Our accredited experts will be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation quote. What\u2019s more, because we have a team of local experts, you can rest assured that there won\u2019t be any long waiting times to get an appointment. \u00a0Complete an online enquiry<\/a> form or call us on 0800 328 9354.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s not just us trying to escape the cold weather at this time of year. As the temperature starts to drop and food becomes increasingly scarce, mice will do their best to make their way indoors. If you suspect that you may have an infestation but haven\u2019t physically seen any mice, below are some of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":14383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_s2mail":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[104],"class_list":["post-13955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-mice"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThis is the last place you would want to see a mouse but unfortunately it\u2019s one of the most common thanks to the abundant food supply. Don\u2019t expect to see one running across the countertop either, they\u2019re more than likely going to be lurking somewhere you can\u2019t see them.<\/p>\n
\nThe loft is a great place for mice to nest because it\u2019s quiet, they\u2019re going to be left undisturbed and there\u2019s more than likely going to be plenty of materials for them to chew on.<\/p>\n
\nWhile mice are more likely to try and hide inside at this time of year, there\u2019s still a possibility that the may be nesting outside and simply coming into your home to get food supplies. Conduct a thorough search of barns, sheds and garages and again, get the problem seen to quickly because they will breed and eventually make their way into your home if they haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n
\nMice are very opportunistic nesters and can be found in the strangest places. If you\u2019ve noticed signs of an infestation (droppings, greasy marks on walls or skirting boards, gnaw marks, scratching noises and a strange ammonia smell) but can\u2019t find a nest in any of the places mentioned above, you may have to get more creative with where you\u2019re looking.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Inside or beneath kitchen and bathroom cabinets
\n\u2022 In or behind cabinet or desk drawers
\n\u2022 Under furniture or even inside upholstered furniture voids
\n\u2022 In secluded corners of cluttered rooms, garages or attics
\n\u2022 Inside cardboard boxes which are being stored away
\n\u2022 Voids in walls or ceilings \u2013 usually near heat sources
\n\u2022 Inside water heater closets
\n\u2022 Areas where pipework or cabling enters through walls from outside<\/p>\n