The house mouse can be a giant pest. It will enter the home, build nests, contaminate food, cause damage and spread disease. It also reproduces very fast, and a couple of mice can turn into a sprawling infestation in a short period of time, if left to their own devices.
Being able to detect a mouse infestation early on is important, because of the damage and the diseases that these rodents can spread. Thankfully, mice leave several signs lying around that can indicate their presence, and in this article, we’re going to cover these signs. Seeing a live mouse It
One of the ways in which mice manage to survive is through their acrobatic abilities, in particular their ability to climb. In fact, mice are so good at climbing that they have no problem scaling vertical surfaces. Wall surfaces that mice can climb Mice can climb any surface that is
Mouse – the most invasive pest that has invaded homes across the globe. According to the National Pest Management Association, the rodent problem is rising as they invade 21 million U.S homes every winter. Wait! What? Yes! You read that right. According to a recent study, there has been a 20%
Finding dead mice in your home can be a disturbing and potentially dangerous situation. Mice carry diseases and can attract other pests, so it is important to handle and remove them properly. Here’s what to do if you find dead mice in your home: Put on rubber gloves and use
Age-related memory loss occurs due to changes in the “scaffolding” around nerve cells in the brain. However, researchers at Leeds and Cambridge have found that this memory loss can be reversed using genetic treatment. The “scaffolding” mentioned previously are perineuronal nets or PNNs, and they play a role in the
A house mouse will enter a building for a variety of reasons, including warmth, food and safety. Once they are inside, if the conditions are right, it will start a nest, and soon enough, the building will be teeming with rodents. But how do these mice enter the home? Let’s
