MICE

Common Form:
House Mouse (mus domesticus)

Importance:
House mice are vectors of various diseases including Weils disease and Salmonella. They carry parasites including ringworm, mites, tapeworm, ticks and fleas. They can cause considerable structural damage due to their need to constantly gnaw. A mouse gnawing through a cable or electric plug can pose a serious fire risk. They are a considerable financial threat due to their destruction and contamination of stored food.

Control:
Control is achieved by using anticoagulent rodenticide baits which are placed throughout the infested premises, often in roofspaces and behind kitchen appliances.