Which items are listed as the three parts of a house mouse control program?

• A. Sanitation
• B. Mouse-proofing
• C. Population reduction with traps and toxicants
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Three essential elements form a house mouse control program: sanitation, mouse-proofing, and population reduction with traps and toxicants. Sanitation reduces attractants by removing spilled food, storing foods in sealed containers, cleaning up crumbs and clutter, and eliminating easy harborage that mice use. Mouse-proofing blocks access by sealing gaps and openings, installing door sweeps and screens, and using rodent-proof materials so new mice can’t gain entry. Population reduction with traps and toxicants targets the mice that are already present, lowering numbers and helping stop ongoing reproduction when applied according to label directions.

Together, these parts create an effective, integrated approach: remove what draws mice, prevent new entrants, and reduce the existing population. Focusing on only one or two components allows mice to persist or rapidly rebound, undermining control efforts.