Rodent Control
House Mice: Signs, Risks & Mouse Control
Professional mouse control across South & West Yorkshire, with local pages for Sheffield, Leeds, Barnsley and Rotherham.
Still hearing mice at night? Apex finds the gaps, seals them, stops them returning.
BPCA-certified · From £160 +VAT · 12-month guarantee · No call-out fee · 7 days a week
At a Glance
- Service
- Mouse Control
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Price from
- £160 + VAT
- Response
- Fast response · 7 days a week
- Credentials
- BPCA certified · £5M insured · DBS checked
Mouse Control: Understanding the Problem
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional house mouse control across South and West Yorkshire. The house mouse (Mus musculus) is the UK's most common commensal rodent, with a population of around 5.4 million. Mice move indoors for food and shelter, especially in autumn and winter, and squeeze through gaps as small as 6mm. Most call-outs come from Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham, and Barnsley.
A house mouse is mainly active at night, which is why scratching in walls, lofts, attics, and under floors after dark is often the first sign. Left untreated, mice breed quickly, contaminate food with Salmonella and Listeria, and gnaw cables, creating a fire risk. Apex Pest Control Ltd clears the infestation and proofs the property.
Species Profile
What Are the Signs of a Mouse Problem?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is called out to house mice across South and West Yorkshire throughout the year. Spotting the warning signs early limits damage and reduces treatment costs. These are the most common indicators that mice are active on your property.
Droppings
Small, black, grain-of-rice droppings (3–6mm). A single mouse leaves around 80 a day, often along skirting and in cupboards — smaller than a rat's ~12mm.
Night noises
Scratching, scurrying, and gnawing in walls, lofts, and under floors after dark. House mice are most active at night.
Gnaw marks
Chewed food packaging, skirting, cables, and pipework. Gnawed electrical cables are a recognised fire risk.
Smear marks
Greasy grey-brown marks along walls and skirting, where mice run the same routes night after night.
Musky odour
A distinctive ammonia-like smell builds up where mice are nesting in numbers.
Nests & entry points
Shredded nesting material in hidden voids, and gaps at pipes, vents, and doors where mice get in.
What Are the Risks of Leaving Mice Untreated?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats mouse problems before they escalate, because a mouse infestation does not resolve on its own. The longer it is left, the greater the health, fire, and structural risk to your property.
Food contamination & disease
House mice spread Salmonella and Listeria through urine, droppings, and bedding, contaminating food and surfaces — a genuine food-poisoning and health risk in homes, restaurants, and care homes.
Fire risk from gnawed cables
Mice gnaw constantly, and chewed electrical wiring in walls and lofts is a recognised cause of house fires.
Rapid breeding
A house mouse reaches breeding age in six to eight weeks and produces up to ten litters a year, so a small problem escalates quickly.
Property & stock damage
Gnawing damages pipes, insulation, and building fabric, and contaminates stored food in homes and businesses.
How Does Apex Treat a Mouse Problem?
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows a proven mouse control process — survey, proof, treat, and secure. Every visit is carried out by a BPCA-certified technician using professional-grade products. Shop traps and poison often stop working because mice turn wary and nest inside wall voids, so the lasting fix is finding and sealing the gaps they use — not just more bait.
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Survey
A BPCA-certified technician inspects your property to confirm it is mice, locate runs and nests, and find how they are getting in.
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Proofing & exclusion
Apex Pest Control seals entry gaps over 6mm with metal and cement, blocks pipe gaps with wire wool, and covers air vents — the rodent proofing step that stops mice returning.
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Treatment
The team sets snap and multi-catch traps — which mice investigate quickly, so they work fast — plus CRRU-compliant bait stations where needed, all used safely and to professional standards.
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Monitor & guarantee
Apex Pest Control Ltd returns to check and clear the infestation, backed by a 12-month guarantee for customers who complete the full treatment plan.
Mouse control starts from £160 plus VAT for two visits, with entry-point proofing advice and a 12-month guarantee. No call-out fee — the price quoted is the price you pay.
What Our Customers Say
"Tony has been amazing and very thorough to make sure the mice problem was sorted at the cause. He was attentive and never in a rush. Highly recommended."
"Tom was great and thorough and really knew his stuff. He came back three times to make sure the rats were gone from our garden and kept me updated throughout."
"Apex are wonderful — quick to respond, always punctual and great at communicating. Tony is so knowledgeable and trustworthy, always reassuring and positive. We first called Apex almost 40 years ago and wouldn’t use anyone else."
Rated 4.9/5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Mouse Control Cost?
Fixed price confirmed on site after inspection — before any work begins. No hidden charges, no call-out fee.
Prices from
£160
+ VAT · price confirmed on site after inspection
- Full property inspection included
- Fixed price confirmed before treatment begins
- Written treatment report provided
- Aftercare and prevention advice included
Commercial pricing is tailored — contact us for a free site survey. View our full domestic price list.
Why Choose Apex Pest Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, independently run pest control company serving South and West Yorkshire. Every technician is BPCA-certified, and every job is carried out to professional industry standards.
BPCA Certified Technicians
All our technicians hold current BPCA certification — the recognised industry standard for professional pest control in the UK.
Available 7 Days a Week
We operate Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00. Pest problems do not keep office hours.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability. You are protected on every visit, in every property type.
Transparent Pricing
Prices quoted before we start. No hidden call-out fees, no surprise charges on domestic treatments.
Domestic & Commercial
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides domestic and commercial mouse control across South and West Yorkshire — for homes, rental properties, restaurants, warehouses, and care homes. Businesses can arrange ongoing cover through our commercial pest control service.
CHAS Accredited
CHAS accreditation confirms our health, safety, and compliance standards meet the requirements for commercial contracts.
Where Do We Provide Mouse Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional mouse control across South and West Yorkshire. Choose your nearest area for local availability, pricing, and area-specific advice — or see commercial cover below.
Mouse Control for Businesses, Landlords & HMOs
Apex Pest Control Ltd also protects rental properties, HMOs, restaurants, care homes, and food businesses across South and West Yorkshire — with written treatment reports for compliance and ongoing service contracts.
Pest Intelligence
About House Mice — Behaviour & Facts
Understanding how house mice behave explains why professional proofing and treatment works where traps and repellents alone do not.
Mouse Control — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Need Mouse Control in Your Area?
Speak to a BPCA-certified technician today. Apex Pest Control Ltd covers Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Leeds — 7 days a week.