Adult mice are about 3 1/2 inches long and their tail is close to the same length. They only weigh 1/2 - 1 oz. Mice can run along beams, pipes and wires and adapt to new places and foods easily. They usually will not stray more than 12 ft - 30 ft from their nest. A house mouse can climb well, are good swimmers and can jump 12 inches. They can crawl through openings as small as a 1/4 inch wide.
If you decide to attempt to catch it yourself please wear gloves when disposing of the critter. That "just a house mouse" is a rodent that carries diseases. You can refer to my blog " Rats & Mice "Oh My! for more information or rodent disease.
Cindy Reynolds
Bugs On The Run LLC
772-283-3338
www.bugsontherun.net
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