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Title	The Spatial Distribution of the House Mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, in Multi-Family Dwellings
Author	Shannon Sked , Chaofeng Liu , Salehe Abbar , Robert Corrigan , Richard Cooper and Changlu Wang
Date	2022-01-14
Description	The management of house mice, Mus musculus domesticus, in low-income high-rise multi-family dwellings (MFDs) is often frustrated by the limited resources available through low-bid contracting. An improved understanding of the small-scale distribution of this important public health pest could allow the pest management industry to better allocate its limited time and resources to better managing infestations. This study utilized data from two research projects that measured house mouse infestation rates from four urban low-income MFDs to determine if a significant correlation between neighboring units exists in their infestation status. Results show that such a correlation exists whereby apartments that share a wall, ceiling or floor with a neighboring apartment that has a current infestation are more likely to have existing house mouse activity. This information can be utilized by the pest management industry to design monitoring strategies, during integrated pest management activities, to better ensure the elimination of house mice in low-income high-rise MFDs.
Keywords	house mouse, multi family
URL	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/2/197
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ID	8112