Residents in a South West Sydney suburb claim they’re struggling to sleep at night amid fears the area has become overrun with a mice influx.

According to experts, the root of the problem is likely due to large amounts of construction which is disrupting rodent habitats.

Chris O’Keefe spoke with an expert in pest control to get to the bottom of the issue while breaking down ways to tackle an influx in your own home.

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