Erratic Mouse/Computer Activity

I have had my current Macbook for years without a single issue. I purchased a 2nd monitor (Dell), keyboard (Logitech Standard USB) and a Dynex monitor adapter today. Now all of the sudden, my mouse randomly jumps while typing and selects things in programs and the desktop. The mouse I use is a Logitech Rollerball and I have used this same model since day one of my laptop without a single incident. I tried using a different mouse and the same problems occurred.
Ex. While in Dreamweaver CS3 the mouse will select full lines of code without me doing anything and it is difficult to get it back to normal.
Ex. I could be on my desktop and the mouse will get in a I'm trying to select multiple things mode and wont stop.
It has done this with browsers and Photoshop so it is not limited to those programs. No new software was installed other than the Logitech Control Center in an attempt to try to fix whatever is wrong. All devices seem to work and no drivers needed to be installed for anything. Any help would be appreciated and any addition information I can provide will be given. Needless to say this has cut down on productivity greatly and I am in serious need of some guidance.
Thanks.

How do you have this all plugged together? If the mouse is going into the keyboard I wonder if it isn't getting enough power.

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