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Types of Mice

The house mouse is the best known of mice species. Found throughout the world, house mice prefer to dwell in concert with humans. These rodents are gray or brown in color and have large, rounded ears. Their muzzles are pointed and their tails scaly. House mice are omnivorous feeders and can be carriers of human diseases.

Other types of mice homeowners might encounter are deer mice and white-footed mice. Both can be distinguished from the house mouse by their bicolored tail. Deer mice generally have longer back feet and tail than white-footed mice. These two mice are of particular concern since they are known carriers of hantavirus, which humans can contract if they inhale particles from these mice's droppings, urine or saliva.

Species of Mice

Black Mice

Brown Mice

Field Mice

Resources

Dig Deeper on Mice

What do Mice Eat? | Mouse Food Sources

Where do mice go in winter?

House Mice Identification and Control | Rodent Removal

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Brown Mice Facts & Information

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How to Identify and Get Rid of Black Mice

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What Can Mice Climb Up | Rodent Removal

Differences Between Field Mouse vs. House Mouse

What Do Deer Mice Look Like | Get Rid of Deer Mice

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What are the Differences Between Mice & Rats?

How Do Mice Enter Houses?

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