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 The
house mouse (Mus musculus) is a brownish mouse with a long scaly
tail and large, naked leaf-like ears. The house mouse is not native to
Florida, but now occurs throughout the state, often in habitats associated
with humans. In addition to houses, they may live in groceries,
factories, or agricultural buildings where grain is stored. They
may also live outdoors in old fields, pastures, or road sides.
They may be a pest as they get into food, and gnaw in walls or clothing.
As the weather grows colder, mice may become more active and seek
indoor shelter.
Control of mice may be done by an exterminator or by the property owner.
Mice may be trapped with glue boards or snap traps. The poison Quintox is also an
effective control, and is not dangerous to other animals or neighborhood
pets if they eat a poisoned mouse. Quintox should not be eaten directly
by people or pets. Perhaps most effective is cleaning up debris,
and mowing nearby overgrown areas. Messy areas give mice food and
shelter, and allow the mice to breed and spread. Additionally
encouraging predators, such as barn owls in
the area, may decrease mice densities.
You can receive technical assistance for mouse problems by contacting
your nearest FWC regional office.
Nebraska guide
to house mouse control
Do it yourself
pest control
Wildlife Resources Handbook
fact page
University of
Nebraska Cooperative Extension (pdf)
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