Woodstock runs from the railway line and the old industrial blocks along Albert Road up to the cottages above Victoria Road. It is part creative hub, part working neighbourhood, and its mix of old buildings, food businesses and busy streets keeps rodents and cockroaches well fed.
Mice in Woodstock terraces and warehouses
Mice get into Woodstock's Victorian terraced houses through gaps under old front doors, around pipes and through the shared roof spaces between terraces. In converted warehouses, studios and showrooms they nest in stored stock, behind wall panels and in false ceilings, and they're drawn to staff kitchens and food stores.
We set traps and secured bait in roof spaces, kitchens and storerooms and seal gaps at doors and pipe entries. In terraces we suggest neighbours treat together, because mice move along the shared roof space.
A note from the field
The biggest mistake is putting traps in the middle of the floor. Mice run along walls, so traps should be against the skirting with the trigger facing the wall.
Cheese is a cartoon idea. Mice prefer seeds, grains and sweet, fatty foods, which is why peanut butter is such a good trap bait.
What gives them away
Tick every sign you have noticed. It takes ten seconds.
Our process, step by step
We start by finding where they get in and where they nest, which is usually a gap behind the stove, around a geyser pipe or under a kitchen unit. Indoors we mainly use snap traps and enclosed traps placed along the walls, because mice run close to edges and are curious enough to investigate. Where baiting is needed, it goes inside tamper-resistant stations that children and pets cannot open, after a bait risk assessment. We then seal the entry points with steel wool, mesh and sealant, because mice can squeeze through a hole about the width of a pencil. A follow-up visit checks the traps and confirms the activity has stopped.
Want the full step-by-step? See how our mouse control service works.
Stopping a repeat visit
- Keep the garage tidy, since boxes on the floor make perfect mouse nests.
- Fit brush strips to the bottom of garage and outside doors.
- Pull the stove and fridge out once in a while and clean the crumbs and grease behind them.
- Move cereal, pasta, rice and pet food into hard plastic or glass containers with good lids.
- Do not leave pet food out overnight in the kitchen.
Pricing, honestly
The price depends on how many rooms are affected, how long the mice have been there and how many gaps need sealing. A single kitchen is quicker than a whole house with mice in the walls and the garage. Follow-up visits are usually included, and the quote is free.
Mice are one pest where DIY genuinely works if you are thorough: a handful of snap traps baited with peanut butter, set against the walls, will catch a lot of them. Where people go wrong is not sealing the gaps, so if you are still catching mice after two or three weeks, it is time to call us.
Frequently asked questions
Can you service a Woodstock restaurant after hours?
Yes, after-hours and weekend visits are available on request, so treatments do not disrupt service. You also get a post-treatment report for your records.
How do mice get into the house?
Through tiny gaps around pipes, under doors, through air vents and roof edges. A gap the width of a pencil is enough.
What is the best bait for a mouse trap?
Peanut butter works better than cheese, and only a small dab is needed so the mouse has to work at it.
Why do mice keep coming back in my Woodstock terrace?
They move along shared roof spaces between terraces. Treating with your neighbours and sealing gaps stops the cycle.
Do the rats in Woodstock come from the railway line?
The railway reserve and the old drains are major sources, along with food businesses and bins. A bait station programme around your building's perimeter keeps them in check.
Do you use poison in the kitchen?
We prefer traps in kitchens and food areas. If bait is needed, it is kept in sealed stations.
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