White Footed Mouse Control


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White-Footed Mouse Control


Newtown, PA

White-footed mice are small rodents that can cause significant damage to buildings, contaminate food, and transmit diseases. Newtown-area homes and businesses should seek professional pest control services to manage white-footed mouse infestations.

What Do White-Footed Mice Look Like?

The white-footed mouse closely resembles the deer mouse, both having a brown or grayish back with a lighter-colored underside. However, deer mice have more distinct color variations between their back and belly. White-footed mice also have large eyes and ears to navigate in the dark.

They range from 5.5 to 8 inches in length, including their tail, which typically accounts for about one-third of their body length. Most weigh less than an ounce.

What Do White-Footed Mice Eat?

White-footed mice are omnivorous, feeding on berries, seeds, grains, fruits, and certain vegetables. They also consume insects such as gypsy moths, caterpillars, grasshoppers, flies, snails, and beetles, making them important for natural pest control.

Where Do White-Footed Mice Live?

These mice are abundant throughout North America, particularly along the eastern U.S. coast. They prefer heavily wooded or brushy areas for protection from predators but can adapt to various habitats, making them one of the most common mammals in Pennsylvania.

White-footed mice build their nests in tree stumps, old logs, and abandoned nests of other rodents or birds. When nesting inside human structures, they conceal their nests in wall voids, basements, attics, kitchen cupboards, and spaces behind major appliances.

Damage Caused by White-Footed Mice

White-footed mice can damage upholstered furniture, mattresses, clothing, and books by nesting or gathering materials for their nests. They also dig up newly planted seeds and bulbs.

They gnaw through siding, insulation, floorboards, and baseboards to find nesting sites and have even been known to chew electrical wires, creating fire hazards.

In search of food, they can contaminate pantries and kitchen cupboards by gnawing through packaging, leading to food waste.

Are White-Footed Mice Aggressive?

Generally, white-footed mice avoid human contact and are not aggressive unless threatened. However, they can bite if cornered or captured.

Do White-Footed Mice Carry Disease?

These rodents are known carriers of Lyme disease, transmitting the bacteria through deer ticks that feed on them. In rare cases, they can also spread Hantavirus through their urine, saliva, or droppings. Inhalation of contaminated air can cause infection.

How to Detect White-Footed Mice

Signs of an infestation include:

  • Damage to furniture, mattresses, and clothing
  • Gnaw marks on wood, sheetrock, and siding
  • Uprooted plants and garden digging
  • Droppings found on floors, countertops, and inside cupboards

How to Prevent White-Footed Mice

To reduce the likelihood of an infestation, follow these steps:

  • Keep brush and excessive foliage away from structures
  • Remove tree stumps near buildings
  • Seal holes and cracks in walls and foundations
  • Regularly clean kitchens and pantries
  • Store food in tightly sealed metal or glass containers

How to Treat for Rodents

Effective rodent control involves species identification, trapping, and baiting. If you suspect a rodent problem, contact Newtown Termite & Pest Control. Our experienced professionals will inspect your property, execute a customized treatment plan, and identify entry points to prevent future infestations.

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