During the warmer weather conditions, mammals become more active. In this season, they give birth to their babies, and their movement naturally increases as they have to collect food for their babies as well. Many people make a common mistake of misdiagnosis for rodents in their premises. When they hear continuous scampering, thumping and banging sound from the attic, they assume it is a squirrel but in actual there use to be a fat Glendale mouse living on your food.



There are so many varieties of the Glendale mouse; some of these are zebra mouse, spiny mouse, dormouse, wood mouse, field mouse, house mouse and deer mouse. Generally, mice can be recognized from its pointed nose, large ears, furry round body and hairless tail. Some people also find it difficult to differentiate between mouse and rat. Note that the common difference between them is the cylindrical body shape of rat and round shape of a mouse.

Depending upon the type of mice that are attacking your house, it can vary in size and color as well. Some of the most common house mouse colors are grey, brown and white. Some of these rodents are very small; just like the size of a baked potato. In general, Glendale mice can grow anywhere from one inch to 7 inches in length whereas their weight can be as high as between 0.5 ounces and one ounce. Their size generally depends upon their diet and living space. The African pygmy mice are known to be the smallest mouse on earth, and it measures somewhere around 1.2 inches to 3.1 inches only. Their weight can be less than 0.35 ounces. Note that this measurement includes the tail length. Some mice are reported to have tails as long as their body structure.

Mice are the most commonly found rodents, and they are available almost in every corner of the world. They can be found in grasslands, forests and even in manmade structures. When they live in the outdoor areas, they prefer to create a burrow underground to stay protected from predators. Some of the natural predators of mice are foxes, wild dogs, birds, and cats. Mice are also nocturnal creatures; it means they prefer to enjoy a healthy sleep during the day hours. That is why you often hear their noise in the night only.

You might have seen in many TV cartoons that Arizona mice love to eat cheese, but in actual they live on many other food items as well. Mice are omnivorous creatures; it means they can eat plants and meat as well. In simple words, they can eat anything that they find on their way. It could be grains, seeds, fruits and insects on your property. They are always hungry and can eat almost 15 to 20 times in a day. Hence, they always prefer to create their home in the area that is close to human habitat so that they can get enough food nearby. If they have created nests in your attic, they can even chew wires, papers, and insulation. So it is important to take immediate steps to get rid of these creatures.

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