Mice are one of the most common uninvited guests in homes across Banora Point, Tweed Heads and the wider Northern Rivers. As the weather cools, they look for somewhere warm and dry with easy food, and a family home ticks every box. The good news is that clearing them out comes down to a clear, repeatable process.
Here is how to get rid of mice and keep them from coming back.
How to Tell You Have Mice
Mice are shy and mostly active at night, so you often notice the signs before you ever see one. Look for:
- Droppings along skirting boards, in drawers or under the sink
- Gnaw marks on food packets, timber or electrical cabling
- A musky smell in cupboards or the pantry
- Scratching or scurrying in the walls or ceiling after dark
One or two of these signs usually means it is time to act, before a couple of mice turn into a family.
Seal the Ways They Get In
A mouse can squeeze through a gap the width of a pencil, so the single most effective thing you can do is close those gaps. Walk the outside of your home and seal around pipes, vents, weep holes and door gaps with steel wool, sealant or hardware cloth. Pay attention to where the roofline meets the wall, since that is a common way in for older homes.
Take Away the Food and Shelter
Mice stay where there is a reason to. Store dry food in sealed containers, keep benches and floors free of crumbs, and empty the bin regularly. Outside, keep firewood and garden waste away from the house and trim back growth that lets mice move around unseen. The less food and shelter on offer, the less appealing your home becomes.
Traps and Baits
For a small problem, traps are safe and effective. Place snap traps flush against walls where you have seen droppings, and be patient, since mice are wary of anything new in their space. Baits can help with larger numbers, but they carry real risks around children, pets and native wildlife, so they need careful placement. If you are not confident using them safely, that is a good sign to bring in a professional.
When to Call a Local Team
If the mice keep coming back, you can hear them in the walls, or you would rather not handle baits around pets, a local team can sort it properly. A professional rodent control service finds the entry points you missed, treats safely around your family, and sets up a plan so the problem does not return.
If mice have made themselves at home, get in touch with our team and we will help you clear them out for good.
