Rodents
House mice: identification & house mouse control
House mice nest close to food and can enter through a dime-sized gap. We set a trapping grid along runways, seal entry points with rodent-proof materials and clean nesting areas that draw more mice in.
How to identify house mice
- What it looks like
- Dusty gray-brown with a pointed nose, large ears and a tail about as long as the body.
- Size
- 2.5 to 4 inch body
- Where you'll find it
- Pantries, under appliances, wall voids, garages, attics and stored boxes.
- Commonly confused with
- Deer mice have a bicolored tail and white belly; voles have short tails and small ears.
Signs of house mice in your home
- Rice-grain droppings
- Chewed food packaging
- Shredded paper nests
- Scratching in walls at night
House mice questions homeowners ask
What do mouse droppings look like?
About 1/4 inch, dark, rod-shaped with pointed ends — usually scattered near food or along walls.
How many mice is one mouse?
Sightings usually indicate a nest; a single female can produce five to ten litters per year.
House mouse control by city
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