RODENTS

Field Mouse

(Apodemus Sylvaticus)
Field mice rarely venture into inhabited buildings but in the winter months, they will go into outhouses and sheds where fruit and vegetables are stored.
Field mice are a big threat to businesses operating in farming and agriculture.

Size and Shape

• Size: adult head and body 80 – 100mm in length; Tail 70 – 90mm.
• Weight: Male can weigh 25g, and the female 20g.
• Sandy / orange brown fur on the head and back.
• Yellowish fur on the flanks and white on the belly.
• There is usually a small streak of yellow on the chest.