Mice Protection & Control fact sheet
Mice Protection & Control fact sheet
About mice
- Mice are a small mammal that have a pointed nose, a round furry body and a long, near- hairless tail
- They have very large ears and keen hearing
- Mice can range in colour from bright white to a mix of browns and grays
- Mice constantly urinate transmitting germs likle E Coli and Salmonella where ever they go
Helpful hints
- Clean up all food scraps and debris and dispose of in a bin with a sealed lid
- Keep all stored food in plastic sealed containers
- Clean up regularly behind ovens and fridges to minimise a build up food spills
- Seal gaps around waste water piping
- Install pest exclusion mesh to building vents and weep holes
Did you know?
- Mice can jump nearly 18 inches (46 cm) in the air. They are also excellent climbers and swim with great efficiency
- A female house mouse can give birth to up to a dozen babies every three weeks
- Mice have to build their homes near sources of food because they like to eat 15 to 20 times per day
- Mice have tiny skulls and flexible bodies which allows them to squeeze through holes and gaps down to 5mm, the same size as a bic pen
For more information, Call Murray Pest Control on 8334 1000