HOUSE MICE
Scientific Name: Mus musculus Common Names: House Mouse Color: generally gray-brown with a gray stomach Weight: adults weigh between 17 – 25 grams Length: up to 20cm, nose to tail FACT: The house mouse often lives in close association with humans and therefore is termed one of the “commensal” rodents along with Norway and roof rats.
House Mouse Information
Rodent Treatment Preparation Sheet
Bait Suggestions
Tips for Mouse & Rat Traps
Live Trapping Tips
Preventing Rats & Mice from Entering Your House
DEER MICE
Scientific Name: Peromyscus maniculatus Common Names: Deer Mouse Color: Medium to dark brown, white feet and underbelly Weight: between 10 – 24 grams Length: 5 – 8 inches long FACT: Deer Mice are known carriers of the Hantavirus. Because of this caution needs to be taken when dealing with a Deer Mouse problem. Hantavirus is rare, but a serious problem to human health.
Deer Mouse Information
Rodent Treatment Preparation Sheet
Bait Suggestions
Preventing Rats & Mice from Entering Your House
Tips for Mouse & Rat Traps
Live Trapping Tips
Hantavirus Guide – Clean-up Procedures & Protective Measures
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Rodent Control Strategies for Mice and Voles in the Early Spring
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