They also serve as food for their predators. Of course, many mice are used in scientific labs to help research diseases. And, many people get joy from having pet mice.

Field mice love cover to hide from predators, so keep your lawn mowed and clutter-free. Traps are very effective, but make sure they are humane, instant kill traps or catch-and-release models.

This mouse species is an extremely aggressive predator and will attack pretty much anything moving that isn't significantly bigger than itself. It even resorts to cannibalism when food is scarce.

The intrepid little Northern grasshopper mouse possesses these same traits and, along with its larger neighbors such as bobcats, coyotes, and foxes, should also be regarded as an effective predator.

African spiny mice escape predators by shedding patches of their skin. Image: Unsplash. When caught or bitten, the spiny mice can shed large patches of skin as a defense mechanism.

Field mice love cover to hide from predators, so keep your lawn mowed and clutter-free. Traps are very effective, but make sure they are humane, instant kill traps or catch-and-release models.