Deer Mouse

Identification and Control

Proper identification is an important first step in controlling ants.

Peromyscus maniculatus

How to Identify an

Deer Mouse

Deer mice are small (up to 3 inches long), brown, and have a white underside. They are most easily identified by their small size and their white underside.

Where do they come from?

Deer mice are common in the United States and Canada. They are most often found near food or other sources of shelter. Deer mice can also be brought into your home on food or garbage.

How to keep them out

The best way to get rid of deer mice is to eliminate their food sources by thoroughly cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. You can also use commercial fly traps or bait. If you have a severe infestation, you may need to call a professional exterminator.

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What do they look like?

Deer mice have a white belly

Deer mice are brown to gray in color

Deer mice are 6 inches long including their tail

Where do they live?

Deer mice prefer to nest outdoors in things like fence posts, tree hollows, log piles, abandoned bird and squirrel nests, beneath decks, outbuildings or barns. When cooler weather arises they can be found indoors in basements, attics, storage boxes, furniture, wall voids, sill plates and structural corners and any tight spaces.

Deer Mouse

Identification and Control

Peromyscus maniculatus

How to Identify an

Deer Mouse

Where do they come from?

How to keep them out

Need help controlling pests?

What do they look like?

Where do they live?

Name:

Peromyscus maniculatus

Size:

6 inches long including the tail

Diet:

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