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House Mouse
• The house mouse is the most commonly encountered and economically important of the commensal rodents.
• House mice are not only a nuisance, but they can pose significant health and property threats.
• House mice breed rapidly and can adapt quickly to changing conditions. In fact, a female house mouse can give birth to a half dozen babies every three weeks and can produce up to 35 young per year.
• House mice are typically dusty gray with cream-colored bellies. Fur color varies from light brown to dark gray depending on the mouse’s location. House mice have four legs and a round shaped body. Their muzzles are pointed, and their ears are large with some hair.
• House mice range from 2.5 to 3.75 inches long. Their tails are usually 2.75 to 4 inches long.
