Two main types of mice species live in Canadian homes and they consist of House Mouse (Mus Musculus) and the deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) which is also known as field mice. Both species like to stay close to human so they can cater to their primary needs of finding shelter and food. Both are a busy rodent that is always in hunt for food, and in the process destroy food stock and damage household items with their sharp incisors. Presence of either of these species is ominous signs so it is better advised to get rid of them by employing BBPP, the professional mice control Thornhill and for nearby towns. Let us describe both these rodent species first so it gets easier to identify them and eliminate them from your home.
House Mouse Vs Deer Mouse
The term deer mouse or field mouse can also refer to your house mouse as they have been found most common in Canadian homes. However they may differ in appearance and shelter finding. A house mouse is covered with a coat of brown or gray fur and the colors are solid. Deer mouse on the other hand has brown or tanned fur covering. The deer mouse is also has a tail which is dark on the upper side and light underneath. A house mouse has a tail which is almost hairless. Both the mice species differ in their food storing system. The deer mouse has the habit of storing food crumbs, grains, seeds and nuts near their nest which House Mouse rarely does. Excepting food storing and appearance, both are almost the same including their droppings, nest building style and appearance.
Habitat
Their habitats are almost the same as they love to live in homes as well as fields nearby. Both these species make their way into human homes when outside temperature falls drastically. They can live in forest, fields, thickets, bushes, underground burrows and homes equally comfortable. Deer mouse however is not a house dweller if there is a field or park nearby and prefer to live there.
Carrier of deadly diseases
Deer mouse is the carrier of dangerous Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a disease which attacks your respiratory system. If not attended by a doctor immediately the virus can cause fatalities. Deer mouse has great chances of causing irreparable damage when it comes to carrying viruses. House Mouse also carries viruses and bacteria that can spread illnesses like Salmonella, and other bacteria. The disease salmonella is spread through the mouse’ droppings, urine and it become possible when human come in contact with food and water contaminated by the mice.
Why they are hard to catch?
Mice are nimble footed and can run, climb, jump, swim and perform acrobatic stunts that are hard for human to match. With their nimble footedness and speed they are able to disappear from the scene before human eyes can get a glimpse of them. Mouse can run up a tree, march along the branch that is over your roof and drop down on it and enter your home. Your chances of catching them are made possible when they are resting in their nest. That too if you employ experts like BBPP, the best pest control Thornhill and for nearby communities, as they are capable of doing the job without fuss. You can contact BBPP on phone number 647-910-6315 or by mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.