The answer to 'types of mouse' is that there are several common species of mice that can infest homes, including the house mouse, deer mouse, and field mouse. House mice are the most common household pest and are typically light brown or gray in color with a pointed snout, large ears, and a long, scaly tail. Deer mice are slightly larger with reddish-brown fur, a white belly, and large eyes and ears. Field mice are smaller with stockier bodies, shorter tails, and grayish-brown fur.
All three types of mice are excellent climbers and can squeeze through tiny openings to get into homes. They are prolific breeders, with females giving birth to 4-8 litters per year with 3-6 babies in each litter. Mice are known to contaminate food sources, chew through wires and materials, and spread diseases like hantavirus and salmonella.