Rodent activity is at its peak during the winter months, so the association says it is important to take action now before they seek shelter indoors.

Mice can pose a risk to human health through their nesting, eating and travelling habits.

Natalie Bungay, technical manager at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), said: “Mice spread diseases to humans, including salmonella and hantavirus, through their urine and droppings.........

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