Myths About Mice
Myth
Cheese is a Favorite Mouse Food (& Great Bait)
Fact:
This myth is full of holes. A mouse's typical diet consists of seeds and fruit. Mice don't really like cheese - although they will eat it if it is their only food. Ideal baits are peanut butter, chocolate, and meats such as bacon. Pair your bait with Victor® Power-Kill™ Mouse Traps.
Myth
Mice do not have urine bladders.
Fact:
Mice and rats do urinate relatively often compared to some of the larger mammals. But they do have bladders.
Myth
Cats or Dogs Can Control Mice
Fact:
Cats may kill the occasional young or old rodent, but they do not control rodent infestations. if your cats aren’t controlling your mouse problem, try Victor® Metal Pedal Mouse Traps.
Myth
Mice Grow to Become Rats
Fact:
Although they are closely related, rats and mice are different species. First, you will want to ID your rodent problem. If your problem turns out to be a rat control issue, check out Victor® Rat Traps.
Myth
I Only Have One Mouse
Fact:
Most likely, there is more than one in your house. Mice reproduce rapidly. Mice will reproduce year-round in stable environments with adequate food, water and shelter. In fact, a single female mouse may produce up to 60 offspring annually. For a trap that catches more mice, use our Victor® TIN CAT® Mouse Trap.
Myth
Mice Require Water to Survive
Fact:
Water is not essential for the survival of a mouse. Typically, they are able to fill their water needs from the foods they consume - even dry cereal.
Myth
Mice Travel All Over the House in Search of Food
Fact:
Mice will only explore a limited home range - approximately 30 feet outside of their nests. This is another reason why the key to effective trapping is location, location, location!
Myth
Mice Consume Bait and Go Outside to Die
Fact:
There is no evidence nor has there ever been that rodents would exit buildings seeking water and then die outside, although this would be very convenient. Additionally, a rodent bait has never existed that would prevent decaying odor should they die inside. Most times rodents succumb to death in their own nests.
