A major London mouse control problem is driving tens of thousands of people out of their homes every year to escape entrenched mice infestations, says the capital’s leading mouse proofing specialist. People are changing the homes they rent – and even selling their properties to buy elsewhere – because they see it as the only
Pest control heroes to the rescue!
When Julie Partington discovered mice had chomped a hole in her eight-year-old daughter’s Heroes Easter egg she knew she needed some real heroes to deal with the pests. So, she called SUPERPROOF – who else? – to have her home thoroughly mouse proofed, to make sure any future chocolate treats are 100% protected against sweet-toothed
Best mouse trap? We say no mice traps!
If you see a mouse in the house or business premises, the sensible thing to do is go online to find the best mouse trap. Right? We would say, very politely, wrong! Give us a moment here, and we will explain. Mouse traps have been around for centuries, as long as mice have been living with humans. And, as reported in the New Scientist in March 2017, the latest scientific evidence indicates that is 15,000 years.
Mouse phobia nanny ready to move home to escape mice
Nanny Chantelle Edmundson has told how she was ready to leave her “dream” home to escape the mice that had infested her flat. Chantelle is mice phobic and was physically ill when she discovered the mice running around her one-bedroom flat in Streatham South London. On top of that, a vet told her the mice
Pest control in London – 8 reasons it is a big challenge
Pest controllers in London are all too aware of the major problems a range of pest animals cause, including rodents, insects and birds. What the wider public may not realise is that conditions in the capital make pest control in London particularly challenging. Here are 8 key factors that pest controllers contend with every day
Mouse control in care homes: proofing works
Mouse control in care homes can be difficult to get right. Yet, SUPERPROOF has successfully mouse proofed a residential home despite claims from a sceptical environmental health officer and a pest control advisor that it could not be done. Despite pest control measures, the care home for 36 elderly people had become infested with mice
Elderly attacked by “terrorist” mice
A mouse infestation in a sheltered home was so bad that elderly residents felt like they were under terrorist attack. The residents, many of them disabled, told how the mice were so brazen they would crawl over them in broad daylight. In one case, a woman who, had to use a wheelchair and had very
Mission: Impossible. Retailer vs Rat
Lights go off one by one. The shopkeeper prepares to leave. The front door shuts. Security shutters roll down. A moment’s silence. Then, in the far corner, sharp eyes twinkle. Lithe. Sleek. Watchful. Feet moving purposefully. The intruder heads towards its goal. The Hovis Seed Sensations. The rat will eat nothing else. This is the
Best way to get rid of mice – 5 top tips
For some homeowners finding the best way to get rid of mice in their house proves to be harder than finding the mice in the first place. Many property owners, whether they have houses, flats or commercial premises, struggle to get rid of mice. They are only tiny, frail, little animals, so how hard should
How do I get rid of mice humanely?
An increasing number of householders and business owners want to know the answer to the question – how do I get rid of mice humanely. As interest in being wild-life friendly and responsible in matters to do with the environment grow, they are looking for more sensitive ways to deal with issues such as pest
