Common House Mouse | Pest Control
The common house mouse is a small mammal which belongs to the order of Rodentia. With regards to their physical features, they have characteristically pointed snouts, big round shaped ears and long hairy tails. It is one of the most populated species of the genus Mus.
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The common house mice are said to be the most abundant mammals in the USA, if not the world. Many households have reported time and again about rodent infestations regularly.
Here are some facts and trivia you might not have known about the common house mouse:
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1) When do mice infestations happen?
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Each winter, do you know that the common house mouse and other rodents infiltrate approximately 21 million households in the USA? They scrounge around for food, water and shelter (from the cold) in homes typically between the months of October and February.
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2) How many times do mice eat each day?​
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They might have small bodies, but these mice eat for 15 to 20 times in a day. Because of the rapid frequency of their eating schedule, they like building their resting places near their food sources.
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3) How agile are house mice?
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They can swim. They jump and climb efficiently. They can jump more than their own height, around one foot into the air. So don't be surprised if you see them on kitchen counters or your pantries to access any available food. Prevent this from happening by storing all pantry items into sturdy plastic containers with tightly sealed lids.
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4) How can mice get into your home?​
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Beware of cracks and little holes in your premises. The common house mouse can squeeze through easily into holes as small as a dime. Any crack or opening like those used for pipes is an opportunity for these rodents to enter. If you can, seal any openings with a silicon caulk. Steel wool can also helpfully fill holes and gaps inside your house and provide you relief from the little monsters.
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5) How long does the common house mouse live?
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It depends on where they live. If they are in the wild, it would take only 5 months before they are consumed by predators such as snakes, foxes and cats. In the laboratory, they could live up to 2 years.
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6) Can the common house mouse spread bacteria?
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In addition they also spread around small droplets of urine as they travel around the house. This makes them very poisonous because they carry up to 200 human pathogens aside from these dirty droppings and urine droplets.
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If the infestation of the common house mouse in your home is uncontrollable, seek professional advice of a trusted rodent control expert in the Fort Worth area.
Remember, one female house mouse can give birth to a dozen babies every 3 weeks. Contact the Sniper Termite and Pest technicians today before they multiply!
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