Mice are sexually mature 8 weeks after birth and produce 6 to 10 offspring.
In the span of one year, 2 mice can develop into a family of 1500-2200 mice.
House Mice primarily inhabit kitchens, food storage, eating areas, waste storage areas and stored materials.
Identifying
House mice primarily inhabit kitchens, insulation materials, and stored goods and materials. Mouse infestation can often be identified by:
- Mice feces are often about 2 cm long and black in color.
- Mice are rodents and must gnaw. Wooden and plastic objects as well as wiring and insulation materials can be gnawed on.
- Mice make nests using available materials such as paper or plastic.
- Mice sometimes move into gnawed holes in walls and ceilings. Holes as large as 2 cm allow mice to enter.
- Mice can produce a strong stale and sour odor.
- Mice eat 3–5 grams of food per day and obtain their fluids from food.
- Mice leave a brown greasy deposit on objects they walk on. This deposit comes from their bellies.
Warning!
Mice can spread bacteria and viruses through their saliva and droppings, such as the Leaky virus (a hantavirus) and Leptospirosis. This spread can occur rapidly as mice gnaw and traverse everywhere. It is crucial to discard nibbled or contaminated food immediately.
The problem
Mice cause various problems:
- The pests can spread disease-causing germs.
- Mice contaminate food supplies with droppings and urine.
- Mice inflict gnawing damage to various materials and products.
One of our staff members will conduct an inspection to determine the resting and feeding places of the pests. After this inspection, the extermination process will take place.
Upon identifying a mice infestation, contact can be made by calling or emailing Maritime Disinfection Services.
During the extermination process, the service worker will place bait stations at locations where mice congregate or move. Holes and cracks where mouse traces are visible will be sealed with elastic pest-proofing paste.
Once the extermination is complete, the service worker will provide advice to prevent new infestations. An integral part of our service is providing a self-help kit. This kit allows for more effective control during periods when professional pest control is not feasible.