Controlling House Mice

House mice (Mus musculus) are highly adapted to human environments and can thrive under a variety of conditions. They are found in and around homes, farms, urban lots, open fields, and agricultural lands. House mice are uncommon in undisturbed areas away from farms and towns. House mice are a significant pest in the United States and cause an estimated $20 million in damage to stored feeds and structures in Nebraska every year. House mice consume and contaminate food meant for humans, livestock, and other animals.

Topics include:

• Recognizing Mouse Infestations
• House Mouse Facts
• House Mouse Control
• Sanitation
• Exclusion
• Population Reduction
• Traps
• Rodenticides
• Safety and other precautions
• Cleanup

Electronic Magazine Format

This publication is available in an online magazine format, which allows you to enlarge photos and pop up additional text with more information. Roll over the photos to enlarge them. Use the magnifying tool to move around on the pages and enlarge sections. To turn a page, click on the top or bottom external corner of that page or use the arrows on the left or right margin.
Note: Controlling House Mice is hosted on a website external to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (zmags.com) to facilitate the interactive features.

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