
Pest
Field Mouse
Pest Category
Rodent
Do They Carry Disease?
Yes
Do They Cause Structural Damage?
Yes
Cost of Damage

Other Damage?
Damage to:
Signs to Look For
If Untreated...
Rodents are often adaptive enough to live close with man, where they can cause minor to severe damage. This damage can be structural to a home with nesting behaviors. The constant growth of a rodent’s teeth throughout its life requires them to consistently maintain this growth by chewing on wiring, drywall, and internal structural components of a home or business. In most cases the rodents are a constant problem throughout the year, but certain times of the year are more problematic. Colder weather often escalates the problem, when these rodents begin to seek shelter and warmth. Being that most rodents are omnivores, there are a myriad of options for them to feed, and a food source will keep them around. Rodents are often very consistent in their behaviors including the use of the same paths throughout a home or business.
Habits
Field mice are not the climbers that House Mice are. They have blunt noses, furry ears and shorter, stubbier tales. They are not found inside as commonly as house mice and are easier to control in most cases. Usually they are found on the 1st story of structures
Where are they noticed?
Tips
Bird feeders and pet food left outside are a magnet for these animals. A strong rodent control program needs to incorporate the following: Thorough inspection to determine the type of rodent that is being addressed. Finding and sealing the holes that rodents are using to enter the structure. The use of bait and traps and other applicable rodent control measures. Continuous monitoring of the baiting, trapping and other measures installed, as a deceased rodent is still a possible food source and source of unpleasant odor withing the structure. Finally, identify and address the conditions that led to the infestation. There are also possible concerns to humans concerning living conditions.
Photo of Damage
