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What is the difference between a field mouse and a house mouse
Can you tell the difference?
Have you ever come across an unexpected guest in your home and wondered if it was a house mouse or a field mouse? Although they may look similar, there are several key differences between these two types of mice. Understanding the difference is important when it comes to managing any mice infestations in your home. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between field and house mice.
Appearance
In terms of appearance, both field and house mice are small rodents with brown fur that can be anywhere from light gray to dark brown in color. However, there are some subtle differences between them. House mice have larger ears and eyes than their field counterparts, as well as shorter tails that are typically only about half the length of their entire bodies. On the other hand, field mice have longer tails that can be up to twice as long as their bodies.
Habitat
The starkest difference between field and house mice lies in their habitats. As their name implies, house mice prefer living inside human dwellings like homes, barns, and warehouses. They usually settle into areas with ample food sources like pantries or cabinets filled with food. On the other hand, field mice live outdoors in fields or wooded areas where they build nests out of grasses, leaves, bark chips or twigs.
Field mice will sometimes venture into homes if they find an easy way inside through cracks in windows or walls; however, they do not typically stay for long due to lack of food sources indoors.
Behavior
House mice tend to be more active during the night while field mice usually stick to daytime activity patterns so it’s unlikely for a homeowner to see either type of mouse during daylight hours unless there is an infestation present. In addition, house mice are generally more exploratory than field mice which means that they can quickly get comfortable with human environments once inside a home whereas a field mouse will most likely stick to its hiding place until it decides to leave on its own accord or is removed by pest control professionals.
Conclusion:
Being able to identify whether you have a house mouse or a field mouse infestation is important when it comes time for removing them from your home safely and efficiently. By understanding how these two rodent species differ in appearance and behavior you can better determine what steps need to be taken for eliminating any unwanted guests from your abode!
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7003 Glenn Dale Rd - P.O. Box 9
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
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