Beware of mouse invasion - warning

Pest control officers are warning that mice and rats may make their way indoors as the weather turns colder.

They are advising people to block up gaps under doors, in broken airbricks and in damaged pointing.

A Rotherham Borough Council spokeswoman said: “Although mice are regarded as harmless pets by some, they defecate and urinate wherever they walk, and so potentially contaminate surfaces and food by spreading pathogens such as salmonella.

“As a result, mice are a big public health risk and are serious enough to ensure that any food business found with them is immediately closed down.”

A leaflet about pest control  is available from council buildings and more information is available by ringing  Rotherham 823118, or by visiting the council website at: http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/info/431/pest_control.