House Mice Mus domesticus

Color:
Light brown to black

Size:
2 inches not including tail

Habits:
Nibblers. May feed on several different foods in one night. Can live without water but will drink if water available. Males and females territorial. Very curious and will investigate traps even if no food is on the trap.

Habitat:
Lives indoors and out. Will burrow outdoors. May spend entire life in a pallet of food.

Threat:
Foul food. Urine may cause allergies. Can bring fleas, mites ticks and lice indoors.

Prevention:
Seal all openings larger than a dime.