Effective pest control alone reduces mouse allergens in low-income housing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies have suggested that the effectiveness of environmental intervention is crucial in reducing levels of the mouse allergen Mus musculus (Mus m 1) in inner-city homes. However, the impact of mouse control alone on mouse allergen reduction has not been studied.

Objective

Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 house mouse control programs on mouse allergen reduction.

Methods

A total of 18 buildings in 3 cities in New Jersey were randomly divided and assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups: (1) trapping and baiting (T&B); (2) trapping, baiting, and rodent exclusion (T&B+E); and (3) existing pest control service with no or limited use of bait or glue boards (control). Dust samples from kitchen floors, bedroom floors, and beds were collecte

SUBMITTER: Sarker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396265 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature