House Mouse
Most commonly encountered commensal rodent, damaging materials by gnawing, and contaminating stored food.
- Common Name: House Mouse
- Scentific Name: Mus musculus Linnaeus
- Class/Order/Family: Mammalia/Rodentia/Muridae
- Metamorphosis:
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Size
Adults head and body length of 2.5 to 3.5" long.
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Color
Usually dusty gray and lighter on belly.
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Biology
Prolific breeder. Keen senses, except for sight.
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Habit
Very social. Often don't travel more than 4-5 feet from their nests.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties