Mouse Home Infestation Signs of mouse infestation include
droppings, gnawed plastic or furniture, tracks and rodent
sightings. House mice also emit musky odors. These signs help
homeowners to identify nesting areas. Mouse nests are made from
shredded fibers and other found materials. They are common in
undisturbed areas such as shoeboxes and storage crates. Although
they primarily consume grains, oats and corn, mice are known to
feed on many different foods available to them. When food is
plentiful, infestations may cause many months of damage at a
time. Even small populations can cause considerable damage, so
it is important to recognize an infestation as early as
possible. Even those crops that are not fed upon by mice tend to
become contaminated with mouse droppings, urine and saliva. The
excrement of a number of species spreads diseases to humans and
animals. Mice are excellent climbers, adept jumpers and are
capable of fitting through openings much smaller than their
bodies. One female mouse can produce