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House Mouse
The house mouse is likely the mouse you picture when imagining a stereotypical rodent. These small scavengers are commonly domesticated and, when wild, very comfortable around human settlements and likely to create a home and food source in your home when they can.
The house mouse is likely the mouse you picture when imagining a stereotypical rodent. These small scavengers are commonly domesticated and, when wild, very comfortable around human settlements and likely to create a home and food source in your home when they can.
Characteristics
A house mouse has a pointed snout, large rounded ears, and a long and almost hairless tail. House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 3–4 in and a tail length of 2–4 in. The weight is typically 13⁄8 – 15⁄8 oz. In the wild they vary in color from gray and light brown to black (individual hairs are actually agouti coloured). They have short hair and some, but not all, sub-species have a light belly. The ears and tail have little hair. The voice is a high-pitched squeak.
Harborage
House mice can establish long-term residence in homes and offices. They are well adapted to life without a steady water supply, and are able to survive long periods on cereals and food scraps.
Treatment
How we treat House Mice
For house mice, our experts use snap traps with various kinds of food and bait items. We set traps away from pets or children and make sure your family’s safety is prioritized. We work to discover the best and most effective locations for traps that will lead to their removal from your home and property. Roof rats are leery toward new things in their environment and it may take several days for traps to be effective.
Our pest experts take a tailored approach when treating your property and work to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected, inside and out. We’re dedicated to providing you with peace of mind and making sure you enjoy your home.
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