Practical proofing steps that keep mice out of Grimsby homes over winter, and the gaps most people miss.
A mouse only needs 6mm
House mice can pass through a gap the width of a pencil. Older Grimsby properties are full of them: around waste pipes, beneath door thresholds, behind kitchen kickboards, at air bricks and where cables enter the wall.
Proofing checklist
- Fit bristle strips or thresholds to external doors
- Seal pipe and cable entries with wire wool and sealant, not filler alone
- Repair or mesh damaged air bricks and vents
- Keep dry food in sealed containers and clear crumbs from behind appliances
- Cut back ivy and shrubs touching the walls and roofline
- Move bird feeders away from the house and clear spilt seed
Already hearing scratching?
Proofing alone won't clear an active infestation — it can trap mice inside the structure. Treatment first, then proofing, is always the right order. Call 07446 552633 for a survey.
