Advice
Signs of Mice in the House: What to Look For
Mice are small, secretive and mostly active at night, so the first clues are usually droppings, gnaw marks and faint sounds rather than a sighting.
Read the guide →We treat homes and businesses and keep checking until the problem has stopped.
Newer homes and older terraces, different weak spots
People often assume mice only trouble old houses, but newer estates in Ivybridge have their own entry points. Gaps around pipes where services come into the building, loose boxing-in under baths, and tiny spaces at the loft eaves are all typical. Older terraces have worn pointing, ageing air bricks and gaps under floors.
On the first visit we look at the whole building, inside and out, to work out where the mice are travelling. We explain what we find without jargon, so you know why we are placing traps where we are.
Living next to open moorland
Homes near the edge of the moor in Ivybridge have open land and hedgerows nearby. Field mice and house mice can both look for shelter in autumn, and a warm house with a shed or garage is attractive. Rural edges also mean gardens with stored feed, compost and woodpiles, which give cover close to the building.
Our treatment uses traps and bait positioned so pets and children cannot reach them. We return over several visits, clear what has been caught and decide with you when the job is finished. If outbuildings are involved, we include them.
Preventing a repeat visit in Ivybridge
Once mice have been cleared, we go through what will keep them away from your Ivybridge property: sealing gaps, fitting brush strips to doors where needed, trimming back vegetation touching the walls and storing food in lidded containers. Small repairs can make a big difference. We work in PL21 and can also cover Totnes and Salcombe if you have a second property there.
Frequently asked questions
Do new-build houses in Ivybridge get mice too?
Yes. Newer homes can have gaps where pipes and cables enter, and open spaces behind kitchen units and baths. Mice need very little room. It says nothing about how clean the home is, and it can usually be fixed.
Why are there more mice in my house when autumn arrives?
As the weather cools, mice look for warmth and a steady supply of food. A property near open land, hedges or sheds is an obvious choice. Sealing gaps before the cold weather helps, and we can check your home.
Do I need to treat my garage and shed as well as the house?
It is a good idea if you have seen signs in them. Mice often use outbuildings as a base and then move in. We check them during the inspection and include them in the plan if needed.