It isn't just attics and loft spaces that provide an ideal environment for mice; they will often make their nests behind skirting boards and beneath floorboards. These rodents are an inescapable part of British wildlife, whether you live in the centre of London or way out in the Lake District.

One of the most common go-to scents for keeping mice away is ammonia, but several studies have shown this to be ineffective. In fact, many of the most commonly touted scents for sending mice scurrying away seem to fail rigorous scientific analysis.