House Mouse Identification
Mus musculus
The House Mouse is one of the most common rodent pests in commercial food facilities.
Quick Identification
- 5–7 inches long (including tail)
- Light gray to brown
- Small droppings
Where We See It
- Dock areas
- Storage rooms
- Wall voids
- Equipment bases
Life Cycle
- 6–8 pups per litter
- 5–10 litters per year
- Rapid maturation
Why It Matters
- Contamination and disease risk
- Damages packaging
- Major audit concern
Monitoring & Control
Remote rodent monitoring, exclusion, and targeted baiting are critical.
Need Help Identifying This Pest?
FSS stored product entomologists can confirm identification through photo review or laboratory analysis, then recommend a facility-specific plan.