Wire mesh can be used to prevent mice from tunneling underneath a fence. The same mesh can be used as a barrier at least 12 inches high around gardens. Keep gardens free of leaf mulches to reduce breeding. Seal foundations and other entryways around buildings.

Why Worry About Rats & Mice?

Rats and mice will contaminate food with their hair, droppings and urine, rendering foodstuffs unfit for human consumption. Contaminated food can transmit several types of diseases and parasites.
Rodents will bite when cornered and rats will occasionally bite sleeping infants.
Deer mice are known to carry the Hantavirus. This virus can cause a serious and sometimes fatal disease known as the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. It is transmitted by exposure to mouse droppings or urine. Mouse to human transmission is still a rare occurance. Care should be exercised when disposing of dead mice and when cleaning out their nests. Consult local Health Authorities.