GITNUXREPORT 2025

Mice Industry Statistics

Global mice control market grows amid rising demand and eco-friendly solutions.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Mice infestation is responsible for contaminating nearly 20% of stored food products in commercial warehouses.

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In Australia, mice outbreaks tend to increase during La Niña weather events, leading to spikes in control product sales.

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The rate of Mice infestations reported in college dormitories increased by 12% during 2020-2022 amid increased residential density.

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The demand for non-toxic and eco-friendly mice control solutions increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic periods.

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Urban rats and mice populations are estimated to increase by 20% annually due to urbanization and poor waste management.

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The rising frequency of extreme weather events has caused fluctuations in mice populations, impacting pest control sales.

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The demand for biodegradable and organic pest repellents among environmentally conscious consumers increased by 15% during 2021-2023.

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Approximately 60% of pest control companies in Europe report mice infestations as their most common service request.

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The use of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for mice control has increased by 40% in commercial buildings since 2018.

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The Asia-Pacific mice control market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2028, driven by urbanization and economic growth.

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The global demand for eco-friendly pest control products, including mice deterrents, is growing at a rate of 12% annually.

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In the UK, the pest control industry saw a 10% increase in demand for mice eradication services during the winter months of 2022.

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The use of smartphone apps for reporting mice sightings has increased by 35% since 2019 among urban residents.

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Commercial warehouse and food storage facilities account for over 30% of all mice-related pest control treatments globally.

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The global market for biodegradable pest control products, including mice deterrents, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2025.

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In South America, the mice industry is expanding at a CAGR of approximately 6%, driven by increasing urban pest management needs.

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The usage of pheromone traps as a non-toxic mouse control method increased by 20% in commercial settings from 2019 to 2022.

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The global rodenticide market, which includes mice control products, was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2020.

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The pest control industry in North America was valued at over USD 15 billion in 2021, with mice control making up roughly 20% of the market.

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The demand for humane mice traps increased by 25% from 2019 to 2022 due to rising animal welfare concerns.

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The global market for electronic mice repellent devices was valued at USD 300 million in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7%.

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In urban areas, mice presence is estimated to cause economic damages exceeding USD 19 billion annually worldwide.

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About 65% of households in the United States use pest traps, including mice traps, as their primary control method.

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In 2021, the annual sales of rodent traps in the US exceeded 10 million units.

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The average cost to eliminate a mice infestation in a residential home ranges between USD 150 and USD 500.

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The rise of DIY pest control products has led to a 30% increase in retail sales of mice traps over the past five years.

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The global market for natural and organic mice repellents is expected to reach USD 200 million by 2026.

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The use of ultrasonic mice repellent devices declined by 15% from 2019 to 2022 due to mixed effectiveness reports.

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Mice are estimated to cause approximately USD 19 billion in damages annually worldwide, including food contamination and structural damage.

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The annual revenue from selling mice bait stations increased by 22% globally from 2020 to 2022.

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The global demand for pest control solutions is projected to reach USD 24 billion by 2027, with mice control being a significant segment.

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The global pet industry, which includes pet mice, was valued at approximately USD 123 billion in 2022.

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In France, the pest control industry’s revenue from mice control products grew by 15% in 2021, driven by increased urban pest issues.

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The global rodenticide market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030.

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The annual expenditure on mice control products per household in the US averages around USD 35.

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The use of pheromone-based mice control methods is gaining popularity, with the market expected to reach USD 150 million globally by 2025.

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The commercial pet mouse market segment is valued at approximately USD 4 billion globally.

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The global market share of mice-specific bait and traps held approximately 22% of the larger pest control market in 2022.

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Approximately 70% of professional pest control companies now incorporate data logging and tracking for mice control treatments.

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The use of biological control agents, such as predatory mites and fungi, for mice management is still in experimental stages but shows promising results.

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The integration of IoT sensors in mice traps improved capture success rates by 25% in commercial facilities.

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The use of remote monitoring technology in mice traps reduces labor costs by an estimated 18% for pest control companies.

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Over 50% of pest control companies in Asia-Pacific report that mice are the most challenging pest to manage.

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In urban North America, the presence of mice has been linked to increased 311 calls for pest complaints by 18% from 2018 to 2022.

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Regional differences in mice infestation rates correlate strongly with climate factors, with higher rates in temperate and humid regions.

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The analysis of pest-related complaints in urban centers shows a 12% increase in calls related to mice over the past three years.

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Key Highlights

The global rodenticide market, which includes mice control products, was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2020.
The pest control industry in North America was valued at over USD 15 billion in 2021, with mice control making up roughly 20% of the market.
The demand for humane mice traps increased by 25% from 2019 to 2022 due to rising animal welfare concerns.
Approximately 60% of pest control companies in Europe report mice infestations as their most common service request.
The global market for electronic mice repellent devices was valued at USD 300 million in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7%.
In urban areas, mice presence is estimated to cause economic damages exceeding USD 19 billion annually worldwide.
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for mice control has increased by 40% in commercial buildings since 2018.
About 65% of households in the United States use pest traps, including mice traps, as their primary control method.
The Asia-Pacific mice control market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2028, driven by urbanization and economic growth.
In 2021, the annual sales of rodent traps in the US exceeded 10 million units.
Mice infestation is responsible for contaminating nearly 20% of stored food products in commercial warehouses.
The global demand for eco-friendly pest control products, including mice deterrents, is growing at a rate of 12% annually.
The average cost to eliminate a mice infestation in a residential home ranges between USD 150 and USD 500.

With the mouse control industry soaring to over $15 billion worldwide and evolving rapidly through humane solutions, eco-friendly products, and innovative technologies, it’s clear that tackling one of the most persistent pests remains a lucrative and dynamic global market.

Environmental and Health-Conscious Pest Control

Mice infestation is responsible for contaminating nearly 20% of stored food products in commercial warehouses.
In Australia, mice outbreaks tend to increase during La Niña weather events, leading to spikes in control product sales.
The rate of Mice infestations reported in college dormitories increased by 12% during 2020-2022 amid increased residential density.
The demand for non-toxic and eco-friendly mice control solutions increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic periods.
Urban rats and mice populations are estimated to increase by 20% annually due to urbanization and poor waste management.
The rising frequency of extreme weather events has caused fluctuations in mice populations, impacting pest control sales.
The demand for biodegradable and organic pest repellents among environmentally conscious consumers increased by 15% during 2021-2023.

Environmental and Health-Conscious Pest Control Interpretation

As mice continue to multiply and contaminate, their surge during weather swings and urban sprawl highlights a growing resilience—and a lucrative opportunity—for eco-conscious pest control solutions to nibble away at the problem.

Market Segments and Industry Trends

Approximately 60% of pest control companies in Europe report mice infestations as their most common service request.
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for mice control has increased by 40% in commercial buildings since 2018.
The Asia-Pacific mice control market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2023 to 2028, driven by urbanization and economic growth.
The global demand for eco-friendly pest control products, including mice deterrents, is growing at a rate of 12% annually.
In the UK, the pest control industry saw a 10% increase in demand for mice eradication services during the winter months of 2022.
The use of smartphone apps for reporting mice sightings has increased by 35% since 2019 among urban residents.
Commercial warehouse and food storage facilities account for over 30% of all mice-related pest control treatments globally.
The global market for biodegradable pest control products, including mice deterrents, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2025.
In South America, the mice industry is expanding at a CAGR of approximately 6%, driven by increasing urban pest management needs.
The usage of pheromone traps as a non-toxic mouse control method increased by 20% in commercial settings from 2019 to 2022.

Market Segments and Industry Trends Interpretation

As urbanization, technological innovation, and eco-consciousness drive the global mice management market—with industry professionals increasingly adopting integrated, humane, and smartphone-enabled strategies—it's clear that while mice remain a persistent challenge, our approaches to controlling them are evolving faster than a rodent can dodge a pheromone trap.

Market Size, Revenue, and Consumer Expenditure

The global rodenticide market, which includes mice control products, was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2020.
The pest control industry in North America was valued at over USD 15 billion in 2021, with mice control making up roughly 20% of the market.
The demand for humane mice traps increased by 25% from 2019 to 2022 due to rising animal welfare concerns.
The global market for electronic mice repellent devices was valued at USD 300 million in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7%.
In urban areas, mice presence is estimated to cause economic damages exceeding USD 19 billion annually worldwide.
About 65% of households in the United States use pest traps, including mice traps, as their primary control method.
In 2021, the annual sales of rodent traps in the US exceeded 10 million units.
The average cost to eliminate a mice infestation in a residential home ranges between USD 150 and USD 500.
The rise of DIY pest control products has led to a 30% increase in retail sales of mice traps over the past five years.
The global market for natural and organic mice repellents is expected to reach USD 200 million by 2026.
The use of ultrasonic mice repellent devices declined by 15% from 2019 to 2022 due to mixed effectiveness reports.
Mice are estimated to cause approximately USD 19 billion in damages annually worldwide, including food contamination and structural damage.
The annual revenue from selling mice bait stations increased by 22% globally from 2020 to 2022.
The global demand for pest control solutions is projected to reach USD 24 billion by 2027, with mice control being a significant segment.
The global pet industry, which includes pet mice, was valued at approximately USD 123 billion in 2022.
In France, the pest control industry’s revenue from mice control products grew by 15% in 2021, driven by increased urban pest issues.
The global rodenticide market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030.
The annual expenditure on mice control products per household in the US averages around USD 35.
The use of pheromone-based mice control methods is gaining popularity, with the market expected to reach USD 150 million globally by 2025.
The commercial pet mouse market segment is valued at approximately USD 4 billion globally.
The global market share of mice-specific bait and traps held approximately 22% of the larger pest control market in 2022.

Market Size, Revenue, and Consumer Expenditure Interpretation

As rodents continue to cause a $19 billion global headache annually, the growing embrace of humane traps, organic repellents, and innovative tech reflects both the escalating economic stakes of mice management and society's shift towards animal welfare, all while the world's pest control industry inches toward a $24 billion milestone—making mice not just pests, but significant players in global markets.

Product Innovation and Technology Adoption

Approximately 70% of professional pest control companies now incorporate data logging and tracking for mice control treatments.
The use of biological control agents, such as predatory mites and fungi, for mice management is still in experimental stages but shows promising results.
The integration of IoT sensors in mice traps improved capture success rates by 25% in commercial facilities.
The use of remote monitoring technology in mice traps reduces labor costs by an estimated 18% for pest control companies.

Product Innovation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

As the mice industry scurries toward high-tech solutions, from data logging and IoT sensors boosting effectiveness and reducing costs to experimental biological controls hinting at a future where mice might find themselves outsmarted by science, success in pest management has truly become a game of innovation.

Regional and Demographic Insights

Over 50% of pest control companies in Asia-Pacific report that mice are the most challenging pest to manage.
In urban North America, the presence of mice has been linked to increased 311 calls for pest complaints by 18% from 2018 to 2022.
Regional differences in mice infestation rates correlate strongly with climate factors, with higher rates in temperate and humid regions.
The analysis of pest-related complaints in urban centers shows a 12% increase in calls related to mice over the past three years.

Regional and Demographic Insights Interpretation

With over half of Asia-Pacific pest control firms struggling most with mice, and urban North America experiencing an 18% surge in complaints amid regional climate influences, it's clear that mice are not just pesky rodents but the rising stars—and challenges—in the global pest management stage.