Pest guide
House mouse
Mus musculus
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Traps, sealing entry points and follow-up as needed.
- Potential harm
Gnaws food, packaging and pipework
- What to expect
Possible response: Traps, sealing entry points and follow-up as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers House mouse (Mus musculus). Typical location: Homes and outbuildings. Potential harm: Gnaws food, packaging and pipework. Possible response: Traps, sealing entry points and follow-up as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Mus musculus
- English name
- House mouse
- Preferred conditions
- Homes and outbuildings
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Traps, sealing entry points and follow-up as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.