Mouse

The house mouse is a very common pest of buildings. Field mice and other less common rodents are not usually found in houses, but may cause infestations occasionally. The confirmation of droppings usually confirms mice are present. They can also cause damage to foodstuffs, chew wrappers and cause holes in a variety of materials.

 

Their characteristics. Mice are also nocturnal. They live for around 12 months and can produce around 80 offspring per year.

The treatment. Mice can be controlled using a combination of rodenticidal baits and proofing.