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The Dangers of Mice in Your Home – Health Risks for Cambridgeshire Families

Mice may seem small and harmless, but they pose serious risks to your health and property. In Cambridgeshire, many homes unknowingly harbour mice in lofts, kitchens, or cavity walls. Left untreated, a mouse infestation can quickly turn into a threat to your family’s safety and wellbeing.

At Cambridge Pest Control Pros, we take mice infestations seriously. Our mice control services in Cambridgeshire are designed to quickly eliminate rodents and prevent future invasions — keeping your home and family safe.

Health Risks Associated with Mice

• Salmonella: Mice spread bacteria as they move across kitchen counters, food packaging, and cutlery.
• Hantavirus: Carried in droppings and urine, this virus can be life-threatening if airborne particles are inhaled.
• Allergies and asthma: Mouse droppings, fur, and nesting material can trigger allergic reactions and worsen asthma symptoms.
• Leptospirosis: This bacterial infection, spread through mouse urine, can cause serious illness in humans and pets.
• Parasites: Mice often carry fleas, mites, and ticks that can infest your home and spread disease further.

Property Damage Caused by Mice

• Chewed electrical wires (fire risk)
• Damaged insulation and plasterboard
• Ruined food supplies
• Contaminated water tanks and loft spaces

Don’t Wait – Act Fast!

Mice multiply rapidly. If you’ve seen even one, there could be more hiding nearby. Contact Cambridge Pest Control Pros today for fast, discreet and effective mouse removal across Cambridgeshire.

FAQs – Health Risks of Mice

1. Can mice make my pets sick?
   Yes, they can transmit parasites and diseases that affect cats and dogs.
2. Is it dangerous to clean up mouse droppings?
   Yes – always wear gloves and a mask. Never sweep or vacuum dry droppings, as this releases airborne particles.
3. What should I do if a mouse bit someone?
   Clean the wound immediately and seek medical advice – mice can carry bacteria.
4. Can mice contaminate my drinking water?
   Yes, especially if they access loft tanks or chew through plumbing insulation.
5. Is mouse urine visible?
   No – it dries clear but emits a strong ammonia-like smell.
6. How fast do mice breed?
   Females can give birth every 3 weeks — up to 60 babies a year.
7. Will cleaning prevent mice?
   Cleanliness helps, but mice can still enter clean homes for warmth and nesting.