Mice

How to Identify Mice

Appearance:

• Short dark gray or brown fur, lighter colored stomach
• Thin tail
• 3½ to 7½ inches

Habitats:

• Dark
• Secluded areas in structures or outdoors
• Nests are often made of paper products, fabric, and packing materials

Threat:

• Mice can contaminate food
• Cause structural damage
• Chew on electrical wires
• They can carry and transmit serious diseases, along with fleas, mites, ticks and lice

Preventing an Infestation:

• Keep the building clean
• Fix broken windows
• Repair cracks in the foundation or walls
• Remove potential nesting materials, such as newspapers and cardboard boxes

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