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Mice are one of the most common pests found in domestic premises. They are part of the Commensal Rodent group, which means that they are well adapted to living in harmony with man in his own environment. They spread various diseases such as Salmonella and Dysentery and can cause structural damage to premises by the constant gnawing on wood, cables, pipes and household items. Because of their feeding habits mice are difficult to control.
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Fur colour: Brownish grey. Length: (Head and Body) 60-90 mm. (Tail) 80-100 mm. Mice sometimes burrow. They live indoors and outdoors but are almost unknown in sewers. They nest generally within stored materials, under floorboards, in lofts, in furniture etc. They are excellent climbers. They are erratic in habit and inquisitive towards new objects. They have an excellent sense of hearing, but their sight is very poor. They are colour blind and can only make out shapes. Unlike rats, mice can survive with very little water and often obtain sufficient water in food. Mice consume only 3-4 grams per day and prefer cereals and nibbles. The life expectancy of mice is around one year during which time a female may breed up to six times. The average size of a litter is six. Breeding occurs throughout the year but especially in the spring and autumn If you think you have a problem with mice look for evidence of droppings. These are rod shaped and 3 – 6 mm long. Fresh droppings will be soft and moist. They will usually be black and each mouse can leave approximately 80 per day. You could find them under your kitchen sink, around central heating boilers, in lofts, etc. Also look for fresh gnawing of wood, carpets, paper and damage to foodstuffs such as packets in cupboards etc. Mouse hair is oily and will leave smear marks and stains around well-used entry points and runs. |
