House Mouse
The house mouse, a small but dangerous rodent, causes serious health and economic problems with its rapid reproduction and disease-carrying capacity.
View DetailsIdentification Features
- 20-25 cm body, 15-20 cm tail length
- Brown-gray fur, weight 200-500 grams
- Small ears and blunt nose
- Thick, scaly tail
- Strong incisors
- Excellent swimming ability
Habitat
- Sewage systems
- Basements and attics
- Gardens and compost piles
- Riverbanks and streams
- Waste collection areas
- Agricultural buildings and barns
Risks and Damages
- Carrier of Leptospirosis (Weil's disease)
- Plague, typhus and hepatitis risk
- Serious damage to electrical and water pipes
- Structural damage to foundations and insulation
- Agricultural product losses
- Aggressive behavior, high risk of biting
Prevention Methods
- Make building perimeter rat-proof
- Seal holes and cracks with metal mesh
- Dispose of waste securely
- Prevent water accumulation
- Clean garden and yard regularly
- Implement professional prevention program
Professional Treatment Solutions
- Safe poisoned bait application
- Live capture traps
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Sewage network disinfection
- Structural reinforcement recommendations
- 24/7 emergency response service
- Regular monitoring and reporting
Did you know?
Brown rats can jump 90 cm high, stay underwater for 1.2 meters, and climb vertical walls. Their teeth never stop growing, which is why they gnaw everything - even concrete and lead!
Seasonal Activity
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Common Locations
- Sewage outlets
- Around waste containers
- Waterside and damp areas
- Agricultural areas and warehouses
- Old buildings and basements
