Mice

• Book a treatment  
• Cost of treatment  
• Treatment process 
• Signs of a mouse problem 
• Damage from mice 
• Contact

Finding mice in your home can be extremely distressing. They can be a health risk, especially in kitchens. With professional treatment, it’s possible to get rid of them. 

Book a treatment  

Telephone: 020 8489 1000 

• Monday - 9am to 5pm 
• Tuesday - 9am to 5pm 
• Wednesday - 10am to 5pm 
• Thursday - 9am to 5pm 
• Friday - 9am to 5pm 

A pest control officer may be able to visit the same week you make a booking.  

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Cost of treatment  

The fee depends on whether you:

• receive benefits or not
• are a Homes for Haringey tenant

Please see our full list of charges.  

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Treatment process 

Treatment is carried out by one of our pest control officers.  

We: 

• use professional-grade poison 
• will make 3 visits to check on progress and lay down new poison 

What we will do during treatment 

We will visit your home and: 

• discuss the treatment with you 
• put down bait 
• give you advice on how to stop mice from infesting your home 

Treatment can be carried out in: 

• the kitchen 
• lofts 
• hot water tank cupboard 

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Signs of a mouse problem 

You may have a mouse problem if you:  

• hear scratching noises in the walls or ceilings  
• see small, dark droppings, particularly along walls, in cupboards or under sinks  
• smell an ammonia-like smell that will be particularly strong in areas such as under cupboards  
• find damage where mice have used their teeth to chew on wood, plastic and cables  
• find nests with shredded material such as newspaper and fabrics, often hidden in places such as behind fridges  

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Damage from mice 

Mice in your home can: 

• spread diseases and infections 
• cause damage by chewing through a wide range of materials 
• chew through electric cables and wiring increasing the risk of fire and electrocution 

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Contact 

Telephone: 020 8489 1000 

• Monday - 9am to 5pm 
• Tuesday - 9am to 5pm 
• Wednesday - 10am to 5pm 
• Thursday - 9am to 5pm 
• Friday - 9am to 5pm 

Pest Control Team - Environment and Neighbourhoods 
Level 1 North - River Park House 
225 High Road 
London, N22 8HQ 

Quick links

• Use our report a noise problem e-form