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House Mouse Enemies

The house mouse is not native to North America. Rather, they originated in Central Asia and are now known to live in a variety of areas near humans. They build nests where a steady food supply is easily accessible. House mice adapt well and will consume most any food source available to them. They need very little water to survive.

House mice fall prey to owls, hawks, cats, dogs, skunks and snakes. Certain felines are trained to catch mice and prove very effective at lessening infestations. Common house cats tend to play with their prey prior to killing it and may leave wounded or dead mice in open areas. Barn owls are particularly efficient mice predators. A single family of these owls can consume more than a dozen mice in one night.

House mice usually live only one year in the wild due to predators and exposure to unfriendly environments. Inside the house, mice may live up to three years. However, through the use of pest control strategies ranging from primitive traps to sophisticated repellents, humans are also formidable house mouse foes. 

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