The Myths About Mice
Although mice are incredible scavengers that can tear up your home and easily evade capture, their acrobatics and rodent psychology have led to mythical attributes that rarely reflect the truth. As pest control experts, we’ve heard them all, but here are some of the most common myths.Mice Love Cheese
According to cartoons, movies and television programs, mice love cheese and go to great lengths to obtain the delicacy. Commercial mouse traps include instructions that suggest putting a piece of cheese on the target area to catch the rodent, but mice are not as fond of cheese as you think. Mice can feast on virtually any food, but they prefer grains, and they’re more likely to chew through a bag of crackers than disturb your imported cheese. Mice do not seek out food high in fat, and they’re capable of extracting nutrients and water from grains for a balanced diet.Mice Do Not Have Skeletons
Although mice move through ¼ inch openings and squeeze under refrigerators, the myth that mice are invertebrates is untrue. Mice have cartilage and bones like other mammals, but their body structure allows them to perform amazing acrobatics. They do not have collarbones, and their flexible spines enable them to squeeze into tight spaces. Mice and rats test a small opening with their noses to determine if they can crawl through. If the nose fits in the hole, the rodent travels through effortlessly.