Insect Fact Sheet
FYI
Mice: Interesting Facts
- It does not need to drink water - it can obtain all necessary moisture from its food
- It can squeeze through openings only ¼" wide to gain access to structures
- It climbs very well, can jump straight up about 18", and can swim
- It likes to stay against vertical surfaces - walls, cabinets, or boxes sitting on them
- It prefers to eat foods such as nuts, grains, or sweet things - it is NOT particularly fond of cheese
- It is very curious, and will quickly investigate objects that are placed in its environment
- If all of its earthly needs are met - food, shelter, sufficient moisture - it may not travel more than 10 feet away from its nest
