MICE
For every ONE mouse you see, there are another 40 that you don't see!
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Unlike rats, mice are not neophoic. This means mice will eat baits straight away where as rats will identify something new in their environment and will not go near it for months.
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It only takes 6 weeks for a mouse to start having babies, and having 6-10 litters per year, 5-6 babies in each litter.
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Surprisingly, the average life for a mouse is 1 year
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They will travel only 3 - 10 meters from their nest.
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Mice spread disease through bite wounds and by contaminating food and water with their waste products.
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Mice can also spread disease thanks to parasites, such as ticks, fleas and mites.
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Mice will nurse babies that are not their own
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Contrary to popular belief, mice are actually quite clean, the organise their homes into nest, food and bathroom areas
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Mice can see every colour except red