Mice can be found almost everywhere. In homes, commercial buildings and fields. The most prevalent types of mice are the house mouse and the field mouse. The house mouse contaminates food meant for humans, livestock and other animals. They cause damage to homes, buildings and property and transmit several diseases including salmonella.

Mice eat grains, cereals, chips, candy, dog and cat food. Dog food has vitamin K which is an antidote for the anticoagulant baits that are available in stores or through professionals. They stockpile food in wall voids and other areas of the home. This could lead to an infestation of stored product pests like Indian meal moths and flour beetles.

A mouse has a life span of 9-18 months. The gestation period is 19-25 days with an average of 6-8 pups per litter. They have a potential of 6-10 litters per year. They have teeth that grow 1- 1 1/2 inches per year. They constantly gnaw on things to keep their teeth ground down. This gnawing can cause severe damage if the infestation is not controlled. 

Control measures include traps, baits and exclusion. If your pet dog or cat consumes the anticoagulant bait left out for the mice, take the animal to the vet for a vitamin K shot.