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Frequently Asked Questions
How did I get field mice?
The common name field mice includes a wide variety of small rodents and one of the most important is the domestic house mouse. These rodents possess an almost unbelievable ability to get into homes since they are able to climb, jump, swim, and gnaw their way into structures. They often enter through open doors or windows, holes in roofs, plus holes in foundations and siding that are more than only ¼ inch in diameter. After getting inside, they usually nest in attics, walls, voids under and behind cabinets and even under appliances.
These rodents are highly aware of their surroundings and spend time exploring their environment. They eventually memorize pathways as well as where to locate food and shelter. This allows them to find entry points into houses in almost any situation and once inside, navigate a familiar environment at nighttime.
How serious are field mice?
In some cases, field mice cause extensive damage when they enter homes. For example, they contaminate stored foods with their feces or urine and gnaw on food containers and other items inside the home. Mice also can cause fires should they gnaw on electrical wires. Homeowners with field mouse infestations are at risk for food poisoning, tick-borne diseases, and other health issues. Field mice can also bring fleas and mites inside if they infest the home.
The pests also chew through wires, rip up insulation, and destroy stored items in attics and garages. Fecal droppings, rub marks left by their oily fur rubbing up against surfaces, plus gnaw marks on wood, wiring, or plastic are often the first signs of a field mouse problem in homes.