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Electrical cable gnawing is the most serious structural risk and warrants urgent treatment.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What prevents mice from coming back?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The most effective prevention is sealing all entry gaps 6mm and larger at floor level: under doors (use door sweeps), around pipe penetrations (fill with steel wool and silicone), weep holes (mesh covers), and gaps around skirting boards. Removing food sources at night (pet food, fruit on benchtops, compost bins with accessible lids) removes the attractant. Once entry gaps are sealed and food sources removed, new mice cannot re-establish without a new gap opening.\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"rpc-mce\">\n<span class=\"da\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mice control in Brisbane treats house mice with bait stations, snap traps, and entry-point exclusion. Mice squeeze through gaps as small as 6mm. Common entry: under doors, around pipes, roof eaves, weep holes. Treatment from $180. 14-day follow-up included. Same-day service available.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pests<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/rodents\/\">Rodents<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Mice<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"mce-h1\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-in\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"badge rv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Bait Stations &middot; Snap Traps &middot; Entry Exclusion &middot; Same-Day<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"h1 rv d1\" id=\"mce-h1\">Mice Control <span class=\"g\">Brisbane<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sub rv d2\">House mice squeeze through gaps as small as 6mm and breed rapidly inside walls, under cabinetry, and in roof insulation. Bait stations plus entry-point exclusion is the only approach that eliminates the current population and prevents re-entry. From $180. 14-day follow-up included.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ctas rv d3\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>Same Day: 0406&nbsp;178&nbsp;471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn btn-gw\">Get a Quote <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-snap rv d2\">\n      <div class=\"hs-hd\">At a Glance<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Unit \/ apartment<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $180<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">House (3-4 bed)<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $220<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Gap they enter through<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">6mm<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Elimination time<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">14-21 days<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Follow-up visit<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Day 14 included<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SPECIES -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"spec-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Mouse Species in Brisbane<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"spec-h\">Mouse Species Found in Brisbane Properties<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Two mouse species are treated in Brisbane. The house mouse is by far the more common. The house mouse has been living alongside humans for thousands of years and is specifically adapted to indoor environments.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"species-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sp rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"sp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">House Mouse<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Mus musculus<\/div>\n        <p>The species responsible for virtually all indoor mouse infestations in Brisbane. Very small (3-10g), grey-brown with a slightly lighter underside, pointed snout, large ears relative to body size, and a tail roughly equal to body length. Droppings are 3-6mm rod-shaped, often found in concentrated lines along run paths. Breeds rapidly: 5-10 litters per year, 5-8 pups per litter. A single pair can produce 50+ offspring in a year under ideal indoor conditions.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"sp-tag\">Responsible for nearly all Brisbane indoor infestations<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sp rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"sp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">Field Mouse<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Various native Pseudomys species<\/div>\n        <p>Occasional indoor visitors from adjacent bushland or green space. Slightly larger than house mice with a bicoloured tail (darker above, lighter below). Native species that typically do not establish breeding populations indoors in the way house mice do. More commonly encountered in Brisbane properties near Toohey Forest, Mt Coot-tha, and suburban creek reserves. Treatment is the same as for house mice.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"sp-tag\">Occasional visitor. Rarely establishes indoors.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHERE THEY LIVE -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"where-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Where Mice Live<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"where-h\">Where House Mice Live in Brisbane Homes<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">House mice establish their nest within 5-7 metres of their food source and stay close to it. They are not territorial explorers. If you are seeing mice in the kitchen, the nest is inside the kitchen cabinetry, behind the dishwasher, or inside the wall directly behind it.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"where-grid\">\n      <div class=\"wg rv d1\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M18 8h1a4 4 0 0 1 0 8h-1\"\/><path d=\"M2 8h16v9a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H6a4 4 0 0 1-4-4V8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Inside kitchen cabinetry<\/h3><p>Behind kickboards, inside base unit voids, and in the spaces between cabinetry sections. Warm, dark, and directly next to food sources.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d2\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Behind and under appliances<\/h3><p>Inside fridge motor housing, behind the dishwasher, inside the rangehood, and behind the washing machine. Motor heat provides warmth year-round.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d3\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Inside wall cavities<\/h3><p>Moving through wall cavities between rooms, particularly around pipe penetrations where gaps allow entry from outside into the internal wall framework.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d4\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Roof insulation<\/h3><p>Mice also nest in ceiling insulation batts, particularly when the roof void offers access from outside via eave gaps. Less common than roof rats but present in Brisbane homes with insulation.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d1\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M6 2L3 6v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6l-3-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Pantry and food storage<\/h3><p>Inside pantry shelving, behind stored food, and in gaps between stored containers. A frequently accessed pantry with food gaps is both a food source and a nesting site.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wg rv d2\"><div class=\"wg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><path d=\"M9 21v-6h6v6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Under bathroom vanity<\/h3><p>Inside vanity base units, particularly around the pipe penetrations through the floor where gaps allow wall void access. Mice follow plumbing pipe runs between rooms.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SIGNS -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"signs-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Signs of Mouse Infestation<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"signs-h\">Signs of Mice in Brisbane Homes<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Droppings are almost always the first sign. Mouse droppings are distinctly smaller than rat droppings and easy to distinguish once you know what to look for.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"signs-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sg rv d1\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Droppings (3-6mm)<\/h3><p>Rod-shaped, dark, and very small. Found in lines along run paths under cabinetry, in drawer joints, inside pantry shelves, and behind appliances. Fresh droppings are moist. Older droppings are dry and crumble.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d2\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Gnaw marks on food packaging<\/h3><p>Mice gnaw through cardboard, plastic, and foil packaging to access food. Gnaw marks in pantry items, particularly at the corner of boxes and bags, confirm active mouse presence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d3\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Gnaw marks on electrical cable<\/h3><p>Mouse gnawing on electrical cable insulation is a serious fire risk. Most commonly found behind appliances and in wall cavities. Cable damage is urgent and warrants same-day treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d4\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5c0 7 7 7 7 7s-7 0-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Musty urine smell<\/h3><p>A persistent musty ammonia smell from under cabinetry, inside cupboards, or from wall cavities. Detectable in established infestations and concentrated near the nest site.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d1\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Nesting material<\/h3><p>Shredded paper, fabric, insulation material, and food scraps gathered in a nest site. Common nest locations are inside the space under the kickboard, behind the dishwasher, and inside roof insulation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg rv d2\"><div class=\"sg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Sounds at night<\/h3><p>Light scratching, gnawing, and scurrying sounds from under cabinetry and inside walls at night. Mouse sounds are lighter and faster than rat sounds. Heard more clearly when the house is quiet after midnight.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- HEALTH RISKS -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg3\" aria-labelledby=\"health-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Health Risks<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"health-h\">Health Risks from Brisbane House Mice<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Mice in the kitchen are a food safety issue as well as a hygiene concern. The health risks are significant and are the reason local councils and food authorities treat mouse infestations in commercial premises as a serious compliance failure.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"risk-grid\">\n      <div class=\"rk rv d1\"><div class=\"rk-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Salmonella and Leptospirosis<\/h3><p>Mouse droppings and urine on food preparation surfaces and in stored food directly transmit Salmonella. Leptospirosis is transmitted through mouse urine in water sources and contaminated surfaces.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rk rv d2\"><div class=\"rk-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c4 4 8 5 8 10a8 8 0 0 1-16 0c0-5 4-6 8-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Allergens and asthma<\/h3><p>Mouse droppings, urine, and shed hair are significant allergen sources. In households with ongoing mouse activity, airborne mouse allergens are a known asthma trigger, particularly in children.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rk rv d3\"><div class=\"rk-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Hantavirus<\/h3><p>Contracted by inhaling dust from dried mouse droppings and urine, particularly during cleaning or property renovation. Rare in Australia but the risk increases with large infestations in enclosed spaces.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rk rv d4\"><div class=\"rk-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Electrical fire risk<\/h3><p>Mouse gnawing on electrical cable insulation is the most serious structural risk. Bare cable from gnawing can arc and start fires inside wall cavities. Brisbane has documented house fires attributable to rodent electrical cable damage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TREATMENT STEPS -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"treat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment Process<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"treat-h\">Mouse Treatment Process<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Mouse treatment requires getting stations into the spaces mice actually use. A station on the kitchen bench is useless. Stations need to be inside the kickboard void, under the dishwasher, and along the wall run the mice are travelling.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"treat-steps rv\">\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 1<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Inspection and run identification<\/h3><p>Droppings, gnaw marks, and grease marks along skirting boards and behind appliances mapped. Nest site location confirmed. Primary and secondary run paths identified to determine optimal station placement.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 2<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Bait stations and snap traps<\/h3><p>Small tamper-resistant bait stations placed inside kickboard voids, under appliances, and in wall cavities along confirmed run paths. Snap traps placed at nest site entrances where immediate knockdown is needed. Stations every 2-3 metres along active runs.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 3<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>14-Day follow-up<\/h3><p>Return visit at 14 days. Bait take assessed and bait replaced where consumed. Snap traps checked. Any remaining juvenile mice from the nest that were too small to access stations at the first visit are addressed. Entry point exclusion completed at this visit.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ts\"><div class=\"ts-num\">Stage 4<\/div><div class=\"ts-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Exclusion<\/h3><p>Entry gaps 6mm and larger sealed with steel wool combined with silicone or expanding foam. Door sweeps recommended for doors with gaps at the base. Weep hole mesh covers recommended. Report with all identified entry points issued to the client.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ENTRY EXCLUSION -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"excl-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Entry Point Exclusion<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"excl-h\">Mouse Entry Point Exclusion<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">A 6mm gap is all a house mouse needs to enter. Sealing entry points after treatment is what prevents reinfestation. Bait treatment without exclusion produces a temporary result: new mice from the surrounding environment enter via the same gaps within weeks of the original population being eliminated.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"excl-layout\">\n      <div class=\"excl-list\">\n        <div class=\"el rv d1\"><div class=\"el-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Under doors (door sweeps)<\/h3><p>A gap of 6mm under an external door is a primary mouse entry point. Door sweeps installed at the base of external doors, particularly kitchen doors opening to the garage or garden, are the most effective single exclusion measure for Brisbane units and houses.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"el rv d2\"><div class=\"el-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Around pipe penetrations (steel wool + sealant)<\/h3><p>Gaps around kitchen and bathroom pipe penetrations through walls and floors. Steel wool packed into the gap and sealed with silicone is the standard material. Mice cannot chew through steel wool. Foam alone is ineffective as mice chew through it.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"el rv d3\"><div class=\"el-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Weep holes (mesh covers)<\/h3><p>Standard brick weep holes are 75mm wide, large enough for mice to enter. Mesh weep hole covers allow ventilation while preventing mouse entry. Available from hardware stores and included in our exclusion report recommendations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"el rv d4\"><div class=\"el-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Gaps in skirting boards and kickboards<\/h3><p>Gaps where skirting boards meet the floor, and where kickboards meet the floor under cabinetry, are internal transit routes rather than entry points. Sealing these reduces mouse movement between rooms but does not prevent entry from outside.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"excl-note rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"en-hd\">The Right Order for Mouse Control<\/div>\n        <div class=\"en-txt\">Exclusion after bait is working, not before. Sealing mice inside a property before the population is eliminated makes the infestation worse: trapped mice become more aggressive in searching for food and cause more gnawing damage. The correct sequence is always bait first, exclusion after.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"en-items\">\n          <div class=\"en-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Visit 1: Bait stations and snap traps installed inside confirmed activity zones.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"en-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Day 7-14: Activity reducing. Bait being consumed. Population declining.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"en-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Visit 2 (14 days): Bait checked, exclusion work completed. Entry gaps sealed.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"en-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>After exclusion: New mice cannot re-enter through sealed gaps. Prevention measures reduce attractants.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRICING -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Mouse Treatment Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">All prices include inspection, bait station and snap trap installation, and the 14-day follow-up visit. Entry point exclusion report included. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/rodent-control-cost\/\" style=\"color:var(--g)\">rodent pricing page<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Unit \/ Apartment<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$180<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Inspection, stations in kitchen and bathroom, 14-day follow-up. Entry report included.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">House (3-4 bed)<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$220<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Multi-zone station placement, snap traps at nest entry, follow-up, and exclusion report.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d3\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Ongoing Quarterly<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$380<span class=\"fr\">\/yr<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Permanent stations serviced quarterly. For persistent pressure or commercial food areas.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Mice Control FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does mouse treatment cost in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Mouse treatment for a unit or small house costs from $180, including inspection, bait station and snap trap installation, and a 14-day follow-up. A 3-4 bedroom house with kitchen and multiple activity areas costs from $220. Ongoing quarterly programs for persistent pressure cost from $380 per year.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How quickly can mice be eliminated?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Most mouse infestations are controlled within 14-21 days of professional treatment. Activity should noticeably reduce within 7-10 days. The 14-day follow-up addresses any remaining juveniles from the nest that were too small to access stations at the first visit. Without the follow-up visit, the partially eliminated population can recover within 4-6 weeks.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What is the difference between mice and rats treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Station size and placement are the main differences. Mice prefer small, enclosed stations within 5-7 metres of the nest, placed inside kickboards, under appliances, and in wall voids at floor level. Rats in Brisbane are almost always in the roof void and need larger stations placed in ceiling areas. Using rat-sized stations for mice is less effective as mice prefer the tighter openings of mouse-specific stations.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is mouse bait safe for pets?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Professional bait is placed inside tamper-resistant, lockable stations in positions pets cannot access: inside kickboards, under appliances in enclosed spaces, and inside wall voids. We do not use open bait or bait in positions accessible to pets. First-generation anticoagulant bait is our residential default as it presents lower secondary poisoning risk than second-generation products.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Do mice cause damage to Brisbane homes?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes. The most serious damage is gnawing on electrical cable insulation, which creates a fire risk inside wall cavities. Mice also damage food packaging and stored food, contaminate food preparation surfaces with droppings and urine, and gnaw through timber and plasterboard where gaps allow access. Electrical cable gnawing warrants urgent same-day treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What prevents mice from coming back?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Sealing all entry gaps 6mm and larger is the single most effective prevention measure. Key points: door sweeps on external doors with floor gaps, steel wool plus silicone around all pipe penetrations, and mesh covers on weep holes. Removing overnight food sources (pet food, fruit on benchtops) removes the attractant. 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