Mice
Mice
In the span of one year, 2 mice can develop into a family of 1500-2200 mice. With a sufficient food supply, a mouse population can thus increase explosively.
Identifying Mouse Infestation
House mice primarily inhabit kitchens, insulation materials, and stored goods and materials. Mouse infestation can often be identified by:
- Black, hard droppings and urine traces, found scattered in quiet places and in cabinets.
- Gnawing damage to insulation materials, furniture, electrical wiring, food, and/or packaging materials.
WARNING
Mice can spread bacteria and viruses through their saliva and droppings, such as the Leaky virus (a hantavirus) and Leptospirosis. This spread can occur rapidly as mice gnaw and traverse everywhere. It is crucial to discard nibbled or contaminated food immediately.
Problem
Mice cause various problems:
- The pests can spread disease-causing germs.
- Mice contaminate food supplies with droppings and urine.
- Mice inflict gnawing damage to various materials and products.