Appearance:
House mice colors depend on their habitat. However, if indoors they will usually be dark gray with a light gray stomach. Outdoors they will usually be a sandy brown color. They have large ears and small eyes.
Size:
Range from 5 to 7 inches in length and weigh about ½ ounce
Behavior:
The House Mouse usually feeds on cereal grains, but it will eat other kinds of food. They are excellent climbers and have a keen sense of hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Droppings, fresh gnaw marks, and tracks indicate their presence.
Habitat:
The House mouse is found in and around homes and commercial structures, as well as in open fields and agricultural lands. They normally stay near a food source and establish a territory.
Medical and Economic Significance:
The House mouse can transmit pathogens that cause diseases such as salmonellosis. They contaminate food meant for humans, pets, and livestock. They also cause considerable damage to structures and property.
Control:
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