Environment

Mice

Mice - general information

Household mice weigh about 30 grams and are approximately 90 mm in length (excluding tails). They have brown fur on their back and grey fur underneath. Their ears are fairly large in relation to their body and they have small feet, the opposite of rats. Another distinquishing feature between the two pests is mice have tails the length of their bodies and rats tails are much shorter than their bodies.

Mice nest in partitions, floors, and behind walls and are mainly active at night. They do not stray far from their nests, which are usually close to food sources and they are good climbers. They do not need to be close to water as there is normally enough to survive on in their food.

The life expectancy of a mouse is around one year, during which a female may breed up to six times and produce about six offspring. Mice, like rats, can spread disease. They contaminate food with their urine, droppings and fur. Mice can also cause structural damage to properties by gnawing away at woodwork, waterpipes, electric cables, and household items.

Mice - treatment

Information on how to treat a problem with mice.

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