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House Mice

Learn More About House Mice

House mice are found throughout the United States and in most areas of human habitation. They thrive under a variety of conditions; they are found in and around homes and structures as well as in open fields and on agricultural land. House mice consume and contaminate food meant for humans, pets, livestock, or other animals but can be eliminated through the use of our pest control services.

Pest Identification

Size

2 – 4 in. long and under 1 oz. in weight

Color

Light brown to light gray

Body Structure

Small, slender bodies covered in short hair with large ears, pointed snout and small eyes and feet.

Characteristics

The house mouse matures quickly and is able to produce offspring at 2 months of age. In a lifetime, a typical house mouse may have upwards of 50 offspring, producing litters every 40-50 days with up to seven offspring in each litter. The average life span of a house mouse is around 1 year. The house mouse has a keen sense of hearing and communicates with other mice by emitting squeaks, which occasionally are audible to humans.

Habitat & Behavior

Outdoors, mice will nest in burrows, in piles of leaves or even beneath debris. Indoors, the house mouse nests inside walls or in any sheltered location. Generally nocturnal, the house mouse feeds upwards of 20 times per day and is omnivorous. In fact, it is infamous for causing damage to wood, plastic, drywall, and clothing. The house mouse often can be detected via its rod-shaped droppings.

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Prevention & Treatment

Sealing gaps around doors and caulking cracks and crevices is a good preventative measure. Although primitive traps may be effective in short measure, seeing one mouse often is indicative of larger infestation. Because they can carry disease and other vector pests, it is recommended that you contact a pest control professional if you suspect an infestation of house mice. Find out more about rodent treatment options.

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