What To Do If You Hear Mice In Your Loft: A Complete Guide

If you hear mice in your attic, take action quickly - mice can cause property damage, chew through wires, and pose health risks.

Here's what to do:

1. Confirm It’s Mice

• Sounds: Light scratching or scurrying, especially at night.

• Signs:

  • Small droppings (about 1/8 inch, dark and pointed at ends)

  • Gnaw marks

  • Nests made of shredded insulation or fabric

  • Urine odor
    
    

2. Inspect for Entry Points

• Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as 1/4 inch.

• Check:

  • Roof edges

  • Vents and soffits

  • Gaps around cables, pipes, or chimney

  • Attic vents and fascia boards
    
    

3. Remove Food and Nesting Materials

• Store food (including pet food or birdseed) in sealed containers.

• Remove clutter from the attic and nearby areas.

• Keep the attic dry—mice need water too.
  
  

4. Set Traps or Call a Professional

• Snap traps are effective; bait with peanut butter, chocolate, or oatmeal.

• Place traps along walls and near suspected nest areas.

• Avoid poison—it can lead to dead mice in hard-to-reach places and attract pests like flies.

• For persistent or large infestations, contact a licensed pest control expert.
  
  

5. Seal Entry Points

• Once activity is controlled, seal all access points:

  • Use steel wool, caulk, metal mesh, or expanding foam.

  • Pay special attention to attic vents and eaves.
    
    

6. Clean Up

• Wear gloves and a mask.

• Disinfect any area where mice were active, especially if droppings or urine are present.

• Dispose of any contaminated insulation or materials.
  
  

7. Check Insulation Condition

• Mice often burrow into insulation for nesting.

• You may need professional removal and replacement if it's heavily soiled or damaged.
  
  

Let us know if you’d like help choosing traps, pest control services, or insulation cleanup options. Contact us today for a free friendly chat.

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