Mice constantly mark territory. One of the ways of doing so is by urine marking. This is also a great way to spread disease.
- Several species of mice found in UK
- Three common species considered pests – Field mice, House mice and Yellow-necked mice
- Field mice may be attracted to inhabited buildings during winter months
- House mice are active all year round
- Field mice are problems in rural areas
- All mice gnaw
- Mice live for 2 to 3 months in the wild
- They breed in early spring and autumn
- Gestation lasts 25 days
- Mice babies are born naked and with their eyes closed
- They are weaned around 18 days’ old
- Males can be aggressive towards other male mice, even in the nest
- The house mouse will have 7 to 8 litters a year
- They eat and drink very little, around 3g a day
- They are incontinent
DANGERS
- Gnaw through electrical wires
- Spread diseases
DISEASES SPREAD BY MICE
- Salmonella
- Hantavirus
- Lyme Disease
- Listeria
DIAGNOSIS
Nuisance scale: 8/10 HIGH
Hazard: 10/10 HIGH
Must be dealt with immediately
HOW WE TREAT THIS PEST
The pest we are most familiar with and a pest we get great results with! Our treatments include the use of ultra violet to track the rodent entry and exit points, blocking and proofing those entry points and obviously continued support through the process. Please call your local technician to arrange an appointment.
VITAL STATISTICS
Length: Between 80 to 100mm in body length; Tail can be up to 90mm long
Weight: Males can weigh up to 25g, females around 20g
Colour: Tend to be light brown
INTERESTING FACTS
- Mice are crepuscular – most active during dawn and dusk
- Mice can swim but will avoid water
- They have poor eyesight and are thought to be colour blind
- The fear of mice is called musophobia (Greek)
- Mice can go their whole lives without a single drink of water as they get enough moisture from the food they eat