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Mice -
The Common House Mouse
The common house mouse will drink water when accessible but where
water is not accessible, can survive on food with as little as 10-20 %
food moisture. The Mus Domesticus is an omnivore and feeds on
numerous household food products.
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Colour |
Grey - Brown, the
underside is usually slightly lighter |
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Ears |
Large |
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Eyes |
Small |
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Tail |
Just less than body
length |
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Weight (adult) |
anything between 10 -
25 g |
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Litters per year |
can have as many as 8 |
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Litter size |
can have as many as 8 |
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Maturity |
mature in as little as
6 weeks |
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Life span |
3 months - 4 months |
After treating the
property, a survey should be undertaken to assess the infestation's
proportions and risks. Also, adjacent properties should be inspected
due to the behaviours of mice ( Mice tend to travel outside their
harbourage to feed and drink before returning).
During the survey, your
pest-control technician will carry out a "risk-assessment" which is
basically our way of checking for any hazards on the property / area.
We will provide you, where possible, with advice for preventing mice
e.g. highlighting any factors that can improve the situation, such as:
proofing, cleaning, food storage etc.
Our technicians are always
suitably equipped to handle virtually any problem that may be
encountered. Our knowledgeable pest-controllers are experienced in the
living patterns/ niches of mice and are very able to detect signs of
them where present. These signs may include:
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Runs
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Holes
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Droppings
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Tracks
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Smear-marks
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Damage
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Nests
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Mice
themselves (alive or dead)
Mice nests often produce a
distinct smell, characteristic of rodents.
Treatment
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After establishing the
type and species of pest present, a baiting programme should be
implemented. Our technicians aim to exterminate the mice without
endangering people or non-target animals within the area. We are aware
of the continuous changes that occur within a nest and we consider
this when assessing your property. Baits, therefore, have to be
inaccessible to other animals.
In instances where baits
need to be in domestic areas, tamper-resistant bait-boxes must be used
to protect the health of non-target animals and people.
Usually, follow-up
surveying will occur seven working days after the initial baiting
programme has been implemented, some situations, however, may require
more frequent (daily) visits.
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