Mice
The House Mouse (Mus domesticus)
Mice, Rats and Squirrels all belong to the largest
group of mammals, the Rodents, with over 1,500 species, 15 of
which inhabit the UK. Mice live in close relation to man, and
as a consequence, have spread throughout the world, they can
survive extremes in temperature, living anywhere from barren
deserts to frozen tundra.
Mice can gnaw through wood, soft alloy and electric
cable insulation, creating the risk of fires. They can carry
and transmit diseases such as Salmonella, which causes food
poisoning . They present a danger in any building.
A mated female mouse will, after about 20 days
gestation, have a litter of up to 6. These are weaned in 3 weeks,
and are sexually mature in 3 months. Given ideal conditions
mice can reproduce every 2-3 weeks, and a sizable infestation
can develop very quickly.
Before commencing any treatment you should contact
us for advice on any Rodent infestation and treatment.
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