Mice are one of the most dangerous pests that transmit deadly diseases. Some are,

Lymphocytic a disease that relates to lymphocytes – lymphocytic leukemia

Salmonellosis a disease that causes bacterial food poisoning when food gets contaminated with infected rodent feces. This is frequently marked as Salmonella by gastroenteritis but often intricate by septicemia, meningitis, endocarditic, and various focal lesions (as in the kidneys).

Rickettsialpox a virus caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite of a mite of the genus Allodermanyssus living on rodents such as the house mouse. It is characterized by fever, chills, head and back ache, and a mottled rash.

Leptospirosis is characterized by jaundice and fever. It is caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, and is transmitted to humans by contact with the urine of infected animals.

Rat bites fever which is caused by a bacterium of the genus Streptobacillus. It transmits two diseases namely septicemia characterized by irregular relapsing fever, rashes, muscular pain and arthritis, and great weakness, secondly a disease that is marked by quick rise of temperature, swelling of lymph glands, eruption, recurrent inflammation of the bite wound, and muscular pains in the part where the bite wound occurred and that is caused by a bacterium of the genus Spirillum called also sodoku.

Dermatitis a disease that causes irritation on the skin becomes scratchy and may develop blisters. It is caused by the bites from the mice.

Hantavirus a type of virus carried out by rodents causing severe respiratory infections in humans. In some cases it leads to hemorrhaging, kidney disease, and death.

One of the most wearisome and cost-effectively important pests in the world is the house mouse. It lives and flourishes under a range of conditions in and around homes and farms. It mainly consumes the food meant for humans or pets. Their feces may contain the bacterium that causes food poisoning and their constant gnawing may harm to structures and property.

How to recognize mouse infestations?

Mouse infestations can be recognized by their dropping of feces on the surfaces, fresh gnawing and tracks. Their nest is offered found in sheltered locations. Their presence can be identified by their musky odor. They are considered to be the prolific breeders since they produce ten liters continuously for the whole year. They may cause bacterial food poisoning if the food has been contaminated with infected rodent feces.

Prevention and its Control

Mice control may include sanitation, mouse proof construction. It can be controlled by a technique called population reduction. The best way to control mice is to avoid their entrance into the building.

Sanitation:Good sanitation and food storage may help you to reduce problems with house mice. Poor sanitation will allow mice to thrive in greater numbers.

Mouse Proof Construction: The effective form of house mouse control is the use mouse proof construction. It is one of way to eliminate all openings through which they can enter. Mouse gnawing can be prevented by covering the openings or edges with metal.

The other measures for mice control are the use of Rodenticides, traps and the use of glue boards.

Trapping:The method is considered to be the effective mice control method. This way of mice control offers you with several advantages. It does not rely on intrinsically dangerous toxin; it allows the people to ensure that the mouse has been killed and also for removal of the mouse remains. It also reduces the population of mouse.

Rodenticides: Rodenticides are formulated as food based poison baits to kill rodents.