SIZE: White footed mice can grow up to 2 inches in length
DESCRIPTION: These small rodents have a grayish reddish to almost brown color in appearance and not surprisingly have white feet. Their tail is also the same color as their body and their underbelly is pure white. The white-footed mouse is local to North America from Ontario, Quebec, Labrador, and the Maritime Provinces toward the southwest United States and Mexico.
BEHAVIOR: White-footed mice are essentially nocturnal. They are essentially lone and are territorial. White-footed mice climb and swim well. They additionally have a great sense of direction and can re-find of a specific area from as much as 2 miles away. These mice tend to live in rural areas, this mouse does not commonly enter homes but if needed to for food or shelter it will. The white-footed mouse is the key host for blacklegged ticks that are very dangerous in Canada due to the fact that they carry Lyme dieses. This mouse was also linked to the hantavirus just like its close cousin the deer mouse.
HABITATS: White footed mice prefer living outdoors, they can be found nesting in logs, piles of stones, branches, leaves and other debris. They can be mainly found in warm, dry forest and Greenland areas. They can also survive in multiple habitats such as high elevation, forests and semi-deserts. If these rodents do find a way inside the house they can be found in areas where people least frequently come such as the attic, basement, garage, or crawl spaces.
TIPS FOR CONTROL
Like all mice it is important to get rid of the problem as soon as possible to avoid any risk of receiving dieses. Take high precaution to minimize health risk when dealing with mice.
