B-1012

Managing Damage by House Mice

By Rich Olson and Andrea Lewis,
Department of Renewable Resources

January 1995

Damage caused by house mice can be extensive and economically significant. They destroy personal property, inflict damage on houses and other structures, and consume field crops, stored food, and fiber. They also pose potential public health problems by transmitting diseases and parasites to humans and domestic animals.

Managing Damage by House Mice discusses the general biology of the house mouse (Mus musculus), public health implications from disease transmission, damage problems, and economic impacts. It also offers suggestions for preventing and controlling damage.