Pest Control Database - House Mouse

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House Mouse (Mus Domesticus)

The House Mouse is considered to be the most widespread terrestrial mammal in the world. They are well adapted to living in close contact with humans and thrive in the conditions which man provides, particularly where hygiene and house keeping standards are low.

Significance

Mice can cause extensive damage to property as a result of their gnawing activities, and also by eating and contaminating human food. There is a significant risk of fire and electrocution as a result of mice chewing through electric cables and wiring.

Mice carry a wide range of diseases, including Weil's Disease, which can be passed to humans, either by directly contaminating food with droppings and urine or by contaminating surfaces.

In food business premises, contamination of food for human consumption would result in failure to comply with hygiene requirements such as those contained in the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.

Look Out For:

• droppings - these are normally about ½cm long and rod shaped;
• gnawing, particularly on sacks and boxes which may cause spillage of food.

Remember, if you can fit a pen into a gap then a mouse can get through.

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